Can Manuka Honey help with helicobacter pylori symptoms?
Manuka honey is renowned for its unique antimicrobial properties in combating pathogenic bacteria due to its active component methylglyoxal (MGO). MGO is a natural compound obtained from dihydroxyacetone (DHA) found in the nectar of the Manuka Bush which is native to New Zealand
What is h pylori and what effects can it have on your digestive health?
Helicobacter Pylori is a species of bacteria that live in the sticky mucus that lines the stomach. It can be found in approximately 41% of people in the UAE, both adults and children.
One of the biggest problems associated with H. pylori is ulcers in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or in the intestine (duodenal ulcer). Ulcers are painful sores that are associated with indigestion and heartburn, however they become more serious when they bleed or even burst causing severe abdominal pain.
H. pylori is strongly associated with both gastric and duodenal ulcers, as one study in a Singapore Hospital found approximately 95% of duodenal ulcers and 85% of gastric ulcers occurred in the presence of H. pylori infection. Eradicating infection of H. pylori has also been found to reduce the risk of bleeding ulcers, so if you are one of the 41% of people in the UAE living with stomach ulcers then targeting H. pylori with Manuka Honey might be the key to improving your gut health.
How can Manuka Honey be a potential Helicobacter pylori treatment?
Manuka honey has been proven to have potent antimicrobial properties that are effective in combating various bacterial species, including H. pylori. A study conducted by a university in New Zealand in 1994 demonstrated that Manuka honey could inhibit the growth of H. pylori within 72 hours with a reasonable oral dosage that could reach the stomach. The mechanism behind the antibacterial action of Manuka honey involves osmosis, where the sugars in the honey draw out water particles from the bacteria, depriving them of the necessary resources for survival. Additionally, Manuka honey contains hydrogen peroxide, which is known to be a powerful antimicrobial agent according to scientific research.
Conclusion
If you have concerns about the impact of H. pylori on your health, it would be beneficial to explore the health benefits of Manuka Honey and how it can relieve pylori bacteria symptoms. It is worth noting that our Manuka Honey comes in various strengths, with 20 UMF+ being the most potent and having the highest health benefits.
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