{"id":182534,"date":"2020-09-04T12:33:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T10:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=182534"},"modified":"2022-10-24T11:59:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T09:59:14","slug":"manuka-honey-an-overrated-hype-or-a-true-healing-miracle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/manuka-honey-an-overrated-hype-or-a-true-healing-miracle\/","title":{"rendered":"Manuka Honey &#8211; an overrated hype or a true healing miracle?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/manuka-honey-an-overrated-hype-or-a-true-healing-miracle\/#Honey_%E2%80%93_an_ancient_miracle_with_many_benefits\" title=\"Honey \u2013 an ancient miracle with many benefits\">Honey \u2013 an ancient miracle with many benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/manuka-honey-an-overrated-hype-or-a-true-healing-miracle\/#What_is_Manuka_Honey\" title=\"What is Manuka Honey?\">What is Manuka Honey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/manuka-honey-an-overrated-hype-or-a-true-healing-miracle\/#The_benefits_of_using_Manuka_honey\" title=\"The benefits of using Manuka honey\">The benefits of using Manuka honey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Do you know Manuka honey and its effects on the body? It is very popular in the world, despite its slightly higher price. This is due to its antibacterial properties, which make it different from regular honeys. Discover its benefits, which are not connected only to sweetening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honey_%E2%80%93_an_ancient_miracle_with_many_benefits\"><\/span><strong>Honey \u2013 an ancient miracle with many benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sweetener with a rich tradition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beekeeping&nbsp;and honey production are <strong>as old as humanity itself.<\/strong> We probably won&#8217;t know the exact year and the nation that started beekeeping. There are several resources on the Internet that give us various answers to <strong>the oldest mention<\/strong> of beekeeping. Somewhere it is Egypt and Spain &#8211; <strong>6000 &#8211; 5000 BC,<\/strong> elsewhere it is today&#8217;s territory of <strong>Turkey &#8211; 9000 years BC.<\/strong> In any case, beekeeping has been a part of our civilization for several millennia. It was known by the <strong>Romans, the Greeks,<\/strong> and was used for <strong>cooking <\/strong>or <strong>seasoning.<\/strong> For example, the Greeks mixed it with cheese and made the cheesecake known today. With Christianity, the production of honey and wax increased even more due to the <strong>demand for candles.<\/strong> Today, perhaps, there is no man or nation who does not know this golden miracle, and for many people it is an integral part of the household. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1] [2] [3]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/iStock-598241944-min-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Honey \u2013 an ancient miracle with many benefits\" class=\"wp-image-215519\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Honey \u2013 an ancient miracle with many benefits\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/iStock-598241944-min-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/iStock-598241944-min-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/iStock-598241944-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/iStock-598241944-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of consuming honey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumption of honey has other benefits in addition to <strong>exceptional taste.<\/strong> The composition of honey is primarily <strong>a source of carbohydrates,<\/strong> sugars in honey are <strong>sweeter than artificial sweeteners<\/strong> and <strong>fructose<\/strong> has <strong>the largest share<\/strong> in it. You will also find in it several vitamins and minerals, such as <strong>vitamin C, vitamin B2 and B3, pantothenic acid<\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium\" class=\"ek-link\">magnesium<\/a>, calcium, iron, potassium, and copper.<\/strong> In addition to a source of nutrients, natural honey is useful as <strong>a source of energy for athletes,<\/strong> it contains <strong>antioxidants<\/strong> and supports <strong>digestion<\/strong> thanks to<strong> enzymes.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[4]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists have also examined the use of honey and its benefits for humans, and many researches have supported several benefits of honey <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[5]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>helps against <strong>infections<\/strong><\/li><li>is beneficial for <strong>wounds and burns<\/strong><\/li><li>relieves the symptoms of <strong>a cold and cough<\/strong><\/li><li>prevents <strong>reflux<\/strong><\/li><li>helps with <strong>diarrhea<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/v\u00fdhody-konzum\u00e1cie-medu-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of consuming honey\" class=\"wp-image-179039\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Benefits of consuming honey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/v\u00fdhody-konzum\u00e1cie-medu-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/v\u00fdhody-konzum\u00e1cie-medu-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/v\u00fdhody-konzum\u00e1cie-medu-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/v\u00fdhody-konzum\u00e1cie-medu.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Manuka_Honey\"><\/span>What is Manuka Honey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manuka honey <\/strong>is a type of honey that is <strong>very distinctive<\/strong> and different from commonly available honeys. This is due to its <strong>antibacterial properties,<\/strong> which make it very popular on the market. The belief that honey helps cure infections is centuries old and only the discovery of antibiotics has stopped its use. Antibiotic resistance has been rising recently, and scientists seem to have returned to the benefits of honey. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[6]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But what does the word <strong>&#8220;Manuka&#8221;<\/strong> mean? The name of the honey is derived from the <strong>bush pollinated by bees.<\/strong> It is <em>Leptospermum Scoparium<\/em>, a small tree growing in <strong>New Zealand and Australia.<\/strong> The genus <em>Leptospermum <\/em>has 50 species in Australia, Malaysia, or New Zealand. This shrub is quite resistant and can be found in areas from lowlands to subalpine areas of New Zealand. Manuka has pointed leaves and white or pink flowers. It is able to grow in dry and dark places and the mature tree can handle long frosts and droughts. And why manuka? It is the name given to it by the Maori &#8211; the indigenous inhabitants of this area. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7] [8]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/\u010do-je-to-manuka-med-1124x843.jpg\" alt=\"What is Manuka Honey\" class=\"wp-image-178961\" width=\"843\" height=\"632\" title=\"What is Manuka Honey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/\u010do-je-to-manuka-med-1124x843.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/\u010do-je-to-manuka-med-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/\u010do-je-to-manuka-med-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/\u010do-je-to-manuka-med.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Maori used manuka<strong> leaves and bark<\/strong> from the tree, used it to treat <strong>fever, urinary problems,<\/strong> but also used it as a <strong>sedative<\/strong> or <strong>diuretic.<\/strong> It is also known as a <strong>tea tree<\/strong> because the colonists of the area <strong>made tea from its leaves.<\/strong> <strong>Captain James Cook<\/strong> is also said to have been a fan of this tea. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important ingredients of Manuka honey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly to other honeys, <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/manuka-health\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Manuka honey<\/a> contains primarily <strong>sugar<\/strong>, but also <strong>amino acids, B vitamins, iron, potassium <\/strong>or <strong>calcium, and zinc.<\/strong> However, Manuka honey is exceptional mainly due to three components <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[6] [9]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Methylglyoxal (MGO)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) &#8211;<\/strong> a component of nectar from Manuka flowers, which is changed to MGO during honey production<\/li><li><strong>Leptosperin &#8211;<\/strong> a component of nectar from Manuka<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MGO \u2013 a miracle in Manuka honey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MGO <\/strong>is the full name of <strong>methylglyoxal<\/strong>, and when it comes to the <strong>antibacterial properties<\/strong> of Manuka honey, this is the key ingredient. The antibacterial properties may be due to the content of <strong>hydrogen peroxide,<\/strong> which, however, is <strong>broken down in normal honey,<\/strong> thus it loses this benefit. The presence of MGO <strong>in Manuka honey also retains<\/strong> these properties, even after the hydrogen peroxide disappears.<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> [11]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The MGO content in honey is in the range of<strong> 0 &#8211; 1000 mg \/ kg.<\/strong> Content <strong>from 100 mg<\/strong> is considered <strong>antibacterial<\/strong> and you can find a label on the products that you know contains at least 100 mg of MGO. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[12]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MGO <\/strong>is a very important component of Manuka honey because it has <strong>antibacterial and antiviral properties.<\/strong> Interestingly, FDA in&nbsp;<strong>the US<\/strong>&nbsp;has even approved <strong>bandages impregnated with Manuka honey,<\/strong> which can be sold on prescription outside the pharmacy in the US. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[10]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UMF \u2013 quality trademark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine the quality of Manuka honey,<strong> a UMF rating<\/strong> (<em>Unique Manuka Factor<\/em>) was created, its value expresses the <strong>concentration of MGO in honey.<\/strong> It was developed by the<strong> UMF Honey Association<\/strong> in New Zealand and is certified by producers who <strong>meet strict standards,<\/strong> testing <strong>each batch of honey.<\/strong> According to this, you know that you bought real Manuka honey from New Zealand. New Zealanders guard the quality of honey because <strong>you must have a trademark license,<\/strong> which they only give you if the honey was <strong>produced, packaged, and labelled<\/strong> in New Zealand. The products are tested to verify the <strong>purity and source of the honey,<\/strong> and it is regularly <strong>audited.<\/strong> Only honey that has passed <strong>all the tests<\/strong> can get an UMF rating, so you don&#8217;t have to worry that you may have bought some &#8220;pseudomanuka&#8221;. As the UMF <strong>value increases<\/strong> on the products, <strong>higher antibacterial properties of honey<\/strong> are also expected. Of course, this means that the products also have a<strong> higher price<\/strong> on the market. For a better idea, we present the MGO content, the UMF value and the use in the table below&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[12] [13] [14]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>MGO&nbsp;content<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong>UMF&nbsp;value<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong>Use<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">83+ mg \/ kg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5+<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">An excellent nutritional supplement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">263+ mg \/ kg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10+<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Useful for maintaining health<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">514+ mg \/ kg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15+<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Good antibacterial properties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">829+ mg \/ kg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20+<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Exceptional antibacterial properties<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Honeys with a UMF value <strong>of 5 to 9<\/strong> have <strong>a low MGO content<\/strong>&nbsp;and are suitable for <strong>routine sweetening<\/strong> as a healthier substitute for other sweeteners. UMF <strong>from 10 to 14<\/strong> has mild therapeutic effects, so you can use it, for example,<strong> to treat colds.<\/strong> Values \u200b\u200b<strong>above 15<\/strong> can be used for specific problems, such as <strong>heartburn, tooth decay,<\/strong> or <strong>sinusitis.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[14]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to New Zealand, Manuka honey is also produced in Australia, where it is also protected and certified. You can recognize <strong>100% pure Manuka honey from Australia<\/strong> by the <strong>mark of authenticity<\/strong> awarded by the <strong>AMHA (Australian Manuka Honey Association).<\/strong> The mark is awarded only to producers who <strong>have passed a laboratory test<\/strong> and guarantees that the honey <strong>meets the minimum standards<\/strong> for the natural occurrence of<strong> MGO and DHA.<\/strong> There are 2 quality marks<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> [21]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>AMHA authentic &#8211; <\/strong>Manuka honey is <strong>made in Australia<\/strong> and tested for <strong>\u2265 85 mg \/ kg<\/strong> (ppm &#8211; number of particles per 1 million) <strong>MGO<\/strong> and <strong>\u2265 170 mg \/ kg<\/strong> (ppm &#8211; number of particles per 1 million) <strong>DHA<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>AMHA authorized &#8211; <\/strong>Manuka honey is <strong>produced in Australia<\/strong> and tested for <strong>\u2265 30 mg \/ kg<\/strong> (ppm &#8211; number of particles per 1 million) <strong>MGO<\/strong> and <strong>\u2265 60 mg \/ kg<\/strong> (1 million). <strong>Not all Manuka<\/strong> <strong>honeys<\/strong> in Australia and New Zealand <strong>meet the criteria<\/strong> for local differences in honey production. If the product does not meet the higher-level criteria for the reasons mentioned, <strong>AMHA allows them to use this label<\/strong> on the basis of their expertise in honey production. Like UMF HA in New Zealand, AMHA cares about the quality of honey to ensure maximum honest and certified product.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/UMF-a-Manuka-med-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"UMF and Manuka honey\" class=\"wp-image-179026\" width=\"843\" height=\"563\" title=\"UMF and Manuka honey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/UMF-a-Manuka-med-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/UMF-a-Manuka-med-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/UMF-a-Manuka-med-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/UMF-a-Manuka-med.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Manuka honey is used to treat various health problems, medical use is generally directed mainly to <strong>small wounds and burns.<\/strong> In the treatment of wounds, <strong>medical honey<\/strong> is used, which is sterilised and prepared as a &#8220;bandage&#8221;. When buying Manuka honey, you may encounter selling honey for use in the treatment of <strong>diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure<\/strong> or<strong> infection of the eyes, ears,<\/strong> or <strong>sinuses.<\/strong> Verified <strong>evidence<\/strong> of functionality in these difficulties <strong>is limited,<\/strong> so don&#8217;t expect it to work up to 100%. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[15]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"39193,39184,39202,44461,6860,44449,44455\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_benefits_of_using_Manuka_honey\"><\/span>The benefits of using Manuka honey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antibacterial properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>According to the WHO, antibiotic resistance<\/strong> is one of<strong> the biggest threats<\/strong> to global health. However, Manuka honey can be useful in solving this problem. Laboratory results have shown the ability to reduce approximately <strong>60 species of bacteria,<\/strong> including <strong>salmonella<\/strong> or <strong><em>E. colli<\/em><\/strong>. Very positive are research results that demonstrate the benefits of Manuka in the fight against <strong>super bacteria<\/strong>, such as <em>Staphylococcus aureus<\/em>, <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa<\/em> or <em>Helicobacter pylori<\/em>. This is great news because these bacteria are <strong>resistant to antibiotics.<\/strong> There is a benefit associated with bacteria in <strong>oral care<\/strong> because, according to research, Manuka honey is successful in stopping the growth of <em>P. gingivalis<\/em> and <em>A. actinomycetemcomitans<\/em>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[6] [16] [17]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The antibacterial effects of Manuka honey can also be presented in terms of diseases caused by bacteria <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[16]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sore throat &#8211; <em>Streptococcus mutans<\/em><\/li><li>peptic ulcers &#8211;<em> H. pylori<\/em><\/li><li>upper respiratory tract infections (common in people with cystic fibrosis) &#8211; <em>Burkholderia spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa<\/em><\/li><li>diarrhoea caused by a bacterial infection &#8211; <em>Clostridium difficile<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-2020-09-15T125439.682-1-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"The benefits of using Manuka honey\" class=\"wp-image-215540\" width=\"843\" height=\"563\" title=\"The benefits of using Manuka honey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-2020-09-15T125439.682-1-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-2020-09-15T125439.682-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-2020-09-15T125439.682-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-2020-09-15T125439.682-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment of wounds and burns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manuka honey is not just an antibacterial agent that prevents the spread of these microbes. <strong>Honey for medical purposes<\/strong> has the ability to help <strong>treat wounds and burns.<\/strong> According to the <strong>results of the 2015 survey,<\/strong> it is not clear whether honey is a better option in the treatment of mixed acute and chronic wounds, burns, pressure ulcers or other diseases. The review evaluated <strong>26 studies<\/strong> involving a total of<strong> 3,011 people.<\/strong> As an overview shows, <strong>due to the difference in wounds, it is not possible to draw a clear conclusion about the benefit of honey,<\/strong> but at the same time they provide positive information. <strong>According to the evidence, honey cures second-degree burns 4-5 days faster<\/strong> than regular bandages. In addition, there is some evidence of better effectiveness of honey in the <strong>treatment of wounds infected after surgery.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[6] [18]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not wounds and burns directly, but a similar potential benefit of Manuka honey that is related to the skin. This honey could be a<strong> natural way to treat acne,<\/strong> due to its <strong>anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial<\/strong> properties and its ability to <strong>heal wounds.<\/strong> <strong>Further research<\/strong> is needed to confirm the effectiveness of honey in treatment of acne, but the properties already known suggest <strong>possible potential.<\/strong> You can apply the honey <strong>directly to the rash<\/strong> and let it dry,<strong> massage it<\/strong> into the skin and then rinse it, or <strong>prepare a mask.<\/strong> In any case, it is a harmless method of treatment, for which it is necessary to use a type of honey with a better quality.&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[19]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The results of a <strong>phase 2 study from 2011,<\/strong> which point to the potential of honey in the <strong>treatment of radiation-induced dermatitis<\/strong> in patients with breast cancer, are also related to the skin. The results of the phase 2 study declare a possible <strong>reduction in the duration<\/strong> of <strong>dermatitis <\/strong>episodes. These are side effects in patients&#8217; radiation. A lower incidence of grade 2 dermatitis was observed in the honey-treated group than in the water-treated group. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[20]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Manuka-a-lie\u010dba-r\u00e1n-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Treatment of wounds and burns\" class=\"wp-image-178974\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Treatment of wounds and burns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Manuka-a-lie\u010dba-r\u00e1n-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Manuka-a-lie\u010dba-r\u00e1n-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Manuka-a-lie\u010dba-r\u00e1n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Manuka-a-lie\u010dba-r\u00e1n.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages and risks of Manuka honey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellent nutritional content and many benefits, but you are definitely wondering if there is a catch in Manuka honey. One of the disadvantages that can discourage people is the <strong>price<\/strong>. It increases with a higher <strong>MGO<\/strong> content and <strong>UMF<\/strong> rating, which can stop a person without enough information about Manuka. However, keep in mind that Manuka is sold worldwide but is produced <strong>in New Zealand and Australia.<\/strong> In addition, it is a <strong>unique honey<\/strong> from the flowers of one plant, which also has <strong>antibacterial effects<\/strong> and is used for <strong>medical purposes.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[15]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In general, <\/strong>Manuka honey is <strong>safe<\/strong> for humans, but its use can be dangerous, of course, for people <strong>allergic to honey and bees.<\/strong> This is probably unnecessary to emphasize, but because of its sugar content, diabetics should also approach it <strong>with caution.<\/strong> The NHS (<em>National Health Service<\/em>) <strong>does not recommend<\/strong> taking Manuka for<strong> children under 1 year of age<\/strong> due to the possibility of bacteria occurrence in honey. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[9]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final facts about Manuka honey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we introduced you to Manuka honey, its classification and certificates or the benefits of its consumption. Finally, we would like to present you some&nbsp;<strong>interesting facts<\/strong> that you should remember about this exceptional honey <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[22] [23] [24] [25]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Not each Manuka honey has clinically approved antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/li><li>Honey testing is very important because not all regions of New Zealand have Manuka trees containing DHA.<\/li><li>2 teaspoons 5+ and 1 teaspoon 10+ Manuka honey are not the same.<\/li><li>The flowers of the Manuka tree bloom in summer for only 2-6 weeks.<\/li><li>Fake Manuka honey is also produced. One piece of evidence is that 10,000 tonnes were sold in 2014, but only 1,700 tonnes were produced in New Zealand.<\/li><li>There are no special &#8220;Manuka&#8221; bees.<\/li><li>If you thought that we take bees&#8217; food, be calm, because they produce up to 2-3 times more honey than we need.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Manuka honey has been and still is the subject of research, and we may see other benefits that this special type of honey brings. Antibiotic resistance is a serious problem and perhaps this honey will be the solution in the future. In the article, we introduced you the benefits and everything important about Manuka honey. We believe we have once again broadened your horizons in the area of \u200b\u200bhealthy food and lifestyle. Do you want <strong>your friends to learn<\/strong> about Manuka honey and its benefits? 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