Episode Summary:The incredible science-based benefits of honey is the focus of this podcast. Topics discussed are as follows:Honey: Background and introduction Health benefits of honey in the scientific literatureWhat to look for in a honey?Future outlook and summary Episode References:Traditional Medicine uses for honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3758027/Antibacterial benefits of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23569748Antiviral activity of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15278008Honey and wound healing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28063093Anti-inflammatory properties of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24623989Antibacterial properties of honey against MRSA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25159357Honey and sore throat: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3758027/Anti-ulcer properties of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30105063Honey is a potent antioxidant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20803373Honey and immune health related to sport performance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28417086Honey increases athletic endurance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26448850Honey lowers 4/5 criteria for metabolic syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18454257Reduction in blood pressure with honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30477832Anti obesity properties of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28246535Honey can help heal diabetic foot ulcers: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30712715Prebiotic/Microbiome promoting activity of honey: https://insights.ovid.com/pubmed?pmid=28379925Honey and immune health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15671696Anti cough properties of honey: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/571638 and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4264806/Reduction of allergy symptoms using honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6074882/pdf/asm-5-469.pdfHoney and respiratory health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24886260Anti parasitic properties of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6456236/