Curiosities

• Honey controls blood sugar very well. Good liver nutrition is essential for optimal glucose metabolism during sleep and exercise. Honey is ideal fuel for the liver because it contains an almost 1: 1 ratio of fructose to glucose. Fructose “unlocks” the enzyme in the nucleus of liver cells that is needed to include glucose in glycogen (the form in which sugar is stored in the liver and muscle cells). Adequate storage of glycogen in the liver is essential to provide the brain with fuel for sleep and prolonged exercise. When glycogen stores are insufficient, the brain triggers the release of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to convert muscle proteins into glucose. Repeated metabolic stress over time leads to impaired glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, diabetes, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity.

• In a study of 105 children aged 2 to 18 with upper respiratory tract infections for 7 days and coughing at night, a single dose of buckwheat honey at night was shown to be an effective alternative treatment. for the relief of symptoms of nocturnal cough and difficulty sleeping, compared to a single dose of dextromethorphan (DM).

• Honey stimulates the immune system. Research conducted in several Israeli hospitals has shown that honey is effective in reducing the incidence of acute febrile neutropenia (when high fever lowers the number of white blood cells) in 64% of patients and 32% of cancer patients involved in the disease. immunity research. in the quality of life thanks to the consumption of honey.
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