Exploiting the polyphenolic potential of honey in the prevention of chronic diseases

Potential application of bee products in food industry: An exploratory review

“…However, various flowers in the vicinity of bee hives can affect the sugar composition of honey, as each flower harbors different proportions of glucose and fructose [ 18 , 45 ]. There are also other varieties of sugars, such as sucrose, being detected in small amounts [ 46 ]. In this sense, the interaction between the different sugar components plays a fundamental role during storage, leading to various chemical reactions, such as the formation of solid crystals in the liquid, resulting in a thicker and more granular texture due to environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity [ 47 , 48 ].…”

Honey as a Natural Nutraceutical: Its Combinational Therapeutic Strategies Applicable to Blood Infections—Septicemia, HIV, SARS-CoV-2, Malaria

“…Since the widespread awareness and research into the treatment of HIV infections, as well as AIDS and its associated comorbidities, across communities and within specific populations of people, novel agents of considerable efficacy have been developed and introduced into the standard regimes of many patients across the world [ 62 ]. Yusuf, et al evaluated the implementation of Malaysian Taulang honey into the diet of asymptomatic HIV patients, with specific monitoring of potential viral load changes, CD4+ T-Helper Lymphocyte count changes, and any quality-of-life improvements [ 63 ].…”

“…However, though numerous studies and reviews have been published, as of recently, for the promotion of honey as more than a naturally occurring edible substance with a potential as a novel nutraceutical, the material is not without its own inherent limitations—especially within clinical settings. Some of the main limitations that clinical application of honey’s inherent properties may face include: variability in its composition, highlighting that, although honey is composed of many beneficial and exploitable compounds, without strict, precise, and accurate standardization of different honey types, any therapeutic properties may vary between different geographical samples of honey or even samples of the same geographical type of honey harvested from different points in a particular season or the year; and processing methods, namely illustrating the various commercial processes that honey may pass through, such as filtration, pasteurization, etc., that may negatively impact the therapeutic properties of heat-sensitive compounds within honey, such as enzymes, phenols, peptides, and vitamins, and, thus, its therapeutic potential would be affected [ 62 ].…”

“…Clinical treatment with honey upon individuals who may suffer from any of the previously listed pathologies but are also diabetic or have any other condition which may require tracking of blood sugar levels may not be appropriate, as the primary constituent of all kinds of honey is sugar, namely glucose and fructose, and would spike blood sugar levels to degrees of concern for the individual and their health research; studies that conclude with positive results in line with their respective hypotheses may, unconsciously, be pushed for publication more frequently over equally valid studies presenting either negative or inconclusive findings, which then negatively impacts the body of literature and misjudges the capabilities of honey within clinical settings or as a novel therapy [ 62 ].…”

System Mapping of the Production and Value Chain to Explore Beekeeping Potential in Southwest Ethiopia

“…Honey bees play a tremendous role in the world as a pollinator, in ecosystem balance, and as a source of income for rural livelihoods and small farms [1]. Honey is a natural food Insects 2024, 15, 106 2 of 18 produced worldwide mainly for human consumption for its sweetness, potential health benefits, and as a source of energy [2,3]. China is the leading honey producer in the world, followed by Turkey [4].…”