ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2018
Phenolic Compounds in Honey and Their Associated Health Benefits: A Review.
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214 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 685 citations in OpenAlex.
- Role of Honey in Obesity Management: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in nutrition · 2022Pooled it
- Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2021Pooled it
- Tualang Honey: A Decade of Neurological Research.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Pooled it
- The effects of honey solution on postoperative stress, gastric motility, and patient comfort: a randomized controlled trial.Croatian medical journal · 2025Trial
- Chemical characterization, antioxidant activity, and effects of Moroccan monofloral honeys on ovalbumin induced asthma in rats.Inflammopharmacology · 2026Article
- Comparative Analysis of Phenolic Acid Profiles, Antioxidant Capacity, and Antimicrobial Activity of Honeys from Different Botanical and Geographical Origins.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Redox Imbalance, Oxidative DNA Damage, and Mitochondrial Membrane Depolarization Induced by Pervari Honey in SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells.Cell biochemistry and biophysics · 2026Article
- Optimisation and Validation of a Microscale FRAP Assay with Matrix-Matched (Interaction-Corrected) Blanking for Accurate Antioxidant Capacity Assessment of Honeys.Methods and protocols · 2026Article
- The Intestinal Fate of Phenolic Substances in Honey: Metabolism by Gut Microbiota, Regulation of Bioavailability, and Its Prebiotic Effects on Host Health.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Baseline salivary IL-6 as a predictive biomarker for complementary therapy response in radiation-induced oral mucositis.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Characterization of Botanical and Geographic Origins of Blackthorn (Paliurus spina-christi Miller) Honeys From the Thrace Region of Türkiye.Chemistry & biodiversity · 2026Article
- Fortified Chestnut Honey Triggers Apoptosis in Colon Cancer Cells.Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) · 2026Article
- Non-Targeted and Targeted Screening of Organic Contaminants in Honeybees' Death Incidents in Greece: A Story Beyond Pesticides.Journal of xenobiotics · 2026Article
- Honey as a Natural Flavorful Product: A Comprehensive Review of Its Potential Biological Activities and Recent Studies.Food science & nutrition · 2026Review
- Fortifying Honey: The Effects of Blackcurrant Puree on Functional and Sensory Attributes.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Recent Progress on Polyphenols of Malaysian Honey and Their Molecular Mechanism Pathways in Cancer-A Comprehensive Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Polyphenolic and Mineral Composition of Functional Foods Based on Rape Honey and Dried Fruits.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Profiling of the Endogenous Phenolic Contents of Multifloral Honey From Different Geographical Origins in Türkiye by LC-MS/MS.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Experimental and In Silico Evaluation of Honey-Derived Phenolic Compounds: Antioxidant Activity, Anti-Inflammatory Potential Pharmacokinetic Properties, Toxicity Assessment, and Multitarget Anti-Inflammatory Potential.Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity · 2026Article
- The Milpa diet: a functional, sustainable pattern for human and planetary health.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
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13 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Honey is a natural substance appreciated for its therapeutic abilities since ancient times. Its content in flavonoids and phenolic acids plays a key role on human health, thanks to the high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that they exert. Honey possesses antimicrobial capacity and anticancer activity against different types of tumors, acting on different molecular pathways that are involved on cellular proliferation. In addition, an antidiabetic activity has also been highlighted, with the reduction of glucose, fructosamine, and glycosylated hemoglobin serum concentration. Honey exerts also a protective effect in the cardiovascular system, where it mainly prevents the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins, in the nervous system, in the respiratory system against asthma and bacterial infections, and in the gastrointestinal system. A beneficial effect of honey can also be demonstrated in athletes. The purpose of this review is to summarize and update the current information regarding the role of honey in health and diseases.
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