factually
Index/Topics/Honey and Dementia Treatment

Honey and Dementia Treatment

The claim that honey effectively treats dementia is not supported by robust clinical trials at this time

Fact-Checks

2 results
Jan 12, 2026
Most Viewed

What is the scientific evidence for honey's effectiveness in treating dementia?

Laboratory and animal studies have repeatedly shown that honey’s polyphenols and flavonoids possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and some neuroprotective activities that can improve memory-related m...

Jan 13, 2026

Can dietary use of honey and spices slow progression in Alzheimer’s or other dementias—clinical trials and results?

Laboratory and animal studies show that honey and certain spice-derived polyphenols can target pathways relevant to Alzheimer’s disease—oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, amyloid and tau pathology, ...