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Nutritional Benefits and Risks

The potential nutritional benefits and risks associated with honey consumption, including the role of polyphenols, antioxidant properties, and botanical differences.

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Jan 14, 2026
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What are the risks of daily honey consumption in older adults, especially regarding blood sugar and weight, in cognitive‑decline trials?

Daily honey consumption has generated promising signals for cognition in animal studies and a small number of human reports, but the evidence base for metabolic harms or safety in older adults partici...

Jan 16, 2026

What scientific evidence exists about 'blue honey' toxicity or safety?

Scientific literature documents clear examples of toxic honeys—most notably “mad honey” contaminated with grayanotoxins and honeys containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs)—that can cause acute cardiov...

Jan 14, 2026

What clinical trials exist testing honey or honey-derived compounds for Alzheimer's disease in humans?

Systematic and narrative reviews of honey and Alzheimer’s disease conclude that evidence is overwhelmingly preclinical: dozens of cell and animal studies report neuroprotective mechanisms for honey or...

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