Contribution of honey in nutrition and human health: A review

Jose Miguel Alvarez-Suarez; Sara Tulipani; Stefania Romandini; Enrico Bertoli; Maurizio Battino

doi:10.1007/s12349-009-0051-6

Contribution of honey in nutrition and human health: A review

Jose Miguel Alvarez-Suarez
, Sara Tulipani
, Stefania Romandini
, Enrico Bertoli
, Maurizio Battino^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Universita Politecnica Delle Marche

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Abstract

Our manuscript shows that honey has a variety of positive nutritional and health effects. It contains at least 181 substances, is a supersaturated solution of sugars, and contains small amounts of proteins, enzymes, amino acids, minerals, trace elements, vitamins, aroma compounds and polyphones. This article reviews reports on the use of honey in the treatment of human disorders, which are supported by clinical tests and published in medical journals. First, the composition of honey is described, followed by its physiological and nutritional effects. Finally, the influence of honey on gastroenterology and cardiovascular effects is illustrated.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	15-23
Number of pages	9
Journal	Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Volume	3
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12349-009-0051-6
State	Published - Apr 2010
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Antibacterial activity
Gastric ulcer
Gastroenteritis
Honey
Natural products
Wound healing

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