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Honey for Dementia Prevention

The use of honey to prevent dementia in older adults, focusing on a large randomized trial conducted in Iraq from 2003 to 2008.

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Jan 19, 2026

What scientific evidence links honey consumption to reduced risk of cognitive decline?

Laboratory and animal studies report consistent neuroprotective effects of honey—reduced oxidative damage, less neuronal death in hippocampal regions, and improved memory in rodents—while human eviden...

Jan 9, 2026

What large randomized controlled trials exist testing honey for cognitive decline in older adults?

The published evidence contains one prominently cited large randomized, double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial of honey for prevention of dementia in older adults — a five‑year study conducted in Iraq...