Health topics

What is — and is not — known about Manuka honey, gut bacteria, H. pylori, and everyday digestive comfort.

Honey as a fuel and recovery vehicle for endurance athletes — fructose-glucose ratio, glycogen resynthesis, and what is honey-specific versus Manuka-specific.

What the evidence does — and does not — say about Manuka honey, immune function, and resistance to everyday infection.

Evidence for Manuka honey against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in laboratory studies and medical-grade wound care.

Evidence for Manuka honey on plaque, gingivitis, and oral pathogens — what is well-supported and what is not.

Clinical evidence for medical-grade Manuka honey in wound healing, the role of MGO, and where to draw the line between food-grade and medical use.

The glycogen-loading hypothesis behind a teaspoon of honey before bed, and what the evidence does and does not support.

Evidence for Manuka honey in soothing sore throats and supporting recovery from pharyngeal infections.

Early-stage research on phenolic compounds, the blood-brain barrier, and what is — and is not — known about Manuka honey's effects on mood and stress.