It is nothing new in Spain that “honey cures everything”, as it is one of the star phrases of many grandparents, who opted for this food as a natural remedy for soothe sore throat in colds. And, there have been various investigations that have supported the benefits of honey in the body, especially the manuka honeyoriginally from New Zealand. This type stands out for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties ideal for skin care, but above all for being a snatural supplement in the fight against breast cancer.
What is manuka honey?
Honey is a viscous fluid made from the nectar of flowers produced by bees. Depending on the type of floweris categorized with a name. Manuka honey, for example, comes from nectar from flowers sprouting from manuka bushesa plant native to New Zealand. This stands out for having a different compound from other varieties, such as methylglyoxal (MGO)from whom it acquires its powerful antibacterial properties.
The relationship between manuka honey and breast cancer
That manuka honey is especially recognized is mainly due to the results obtained from studies. Its active compounds were investigated for its possible role in the prevention and breast cancer treatment. Thus, experts were able to confirm that manuka honey is capable of inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
According to the researchers, this could be due to the ability of its active compounds to block estrogen receptors. And, it is worth remembering that high levels of this hormone are related to the appearance of this type of tumor. However, although experts recommend it as a complementary natural remedy, in no case will it be a substitute for any conventional medical treatment.
The effects of manuka honey on the skin
The antibacterial and antioxidant properties of manuka honey make it widely used in skin care productsas well as in cosmetics. In fact, it is common to find this ingredient in effective products for the treatment of wounds, burns and dermal problems such as acne and dermatitis.
Its regenerating effect makes it healing is faster, in addition to reducing inflammation. This also makes it an ideal product for redness. Nevertheless, Mayo Clinic recommends that its use not be in children under one year of age, as it could there is a risk of infant botulisma serious infection from inhaling spores of this toxin.
References
Márquez-Garbán, DC, Yanes, CD, Llarena, G., Elashoff, D., Hamilton, N., Hardy, M., Wadehra, M., McCloskey, SA, & Pietras, RJ (2024). Manuka Honey Inhibits Human Breast Cancer Progression in Preclinical Models. Nutrients, 16(14), 2369. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16142369
Fernandez-Cabezudo, MJ, El-Kharrag, R., Torab, F., Bashir, G., George, JA, El-Taji, H., & Al-Ramadi, BK (2013). Intravenous Administration of Manuka Honey Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Host Survival When Used in Combination with Chemotherapy in a Melanoma Mouse Model. PLoS ONE, 8(2), e55993. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0055993
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