Honey is one of the oldest products used not only as a sweetener, but also as an effective remedy. Due to its natural origin and completely unique composition, it has a number of beneficial properties. Despite this, its use in some cases can cause harm to the body.
Composition and biological properties of natural honey
Honey is an aromatic, viscous, sticky and sweet-tasting substance that bees produce from nectar by digesting it. It contains carbohydrates, water, proteins, useful amino acids, micro and macro elements, vitamins. Among the latter: vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, C, H and PP. This product is rich in glucose, fructose and sucrose, which are well absorbed by the body and provide a person with energy.
The mineral composition of natural honey is diverse: potassium, sodium, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium. The bee product also contains enzymes useful for humans, for example, catalase, diastrase and invertrase.
This composition of honey makes it an extremely useful tool for strengthening the immune system, which is why this product is recommended for use in cases of colds and flu. It also helps to eliminate toxins, toxins and carcinogens from the body, so it should be included in the menu while taking antibiotics.
When consumed systematically, natural honey helps to establish metabolism in the body and improves blood composition. It has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties, has a beneficial effect on the condition of all internal organs, strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
Honey is also useful as a natural cosmetic. On its basis, you can make cleansing and toning masks and scrubs.
The harm of honey
Despite the many medicinal properties of honey, this product can cause harm to the body. Firstly, it is dangerous to eat it for those who suffer from allergies to honey.
It is not recommended to give honey to children under one year old so that they do not develop an allergic reaction to it.
Secondly, if a given product is heated strongly, it not only loses its beneficial properties and vitamins, but also begins to release hazardous substances. That is why it is very important to add it not to hot tea, but to warm tea. For the same reason, you should not buy liquid honey from unverified sellers and manufacturers, as they often melt the candied honey to give it a more marketable appearance. And sometimes it is diluted with water. Such a counterfeit product no longer contains any valuable elements.
Thirdly, honey is considered harmful to the teeth, as the sugar it contains destroys enamel. In addition, honey stays on the teeth for much longer. That is why it is very important to brush your teeth after consuming it.
Fourthly, even natural honey is harmful to eat in unlimited quantities, as this can negatively affect health and shape. The daily intake of this product is 100 g for an adult and half that for a child.
