Article: Honey.(Shorts)

Anecdotal reports claim/indicate that raw, local honey reduces hay fever and pollen allergy symptoms. Exposure to pollen, mold, and dust in a daily teaspoon of raw, local honey is said to help people build up immunity against the allergy triggers. Raw, unprocessed honey contains beneficial enzymes and nutrients that highly processed US Grade A Fancy honey does not. Unprocessed honey contains a variety of antioxidants including vitamin E, phenolics, flavonoids, and vitamin C. Darker honey (e.g., buckwheat honey) has more antioxidants that light-colored honey. Antioxidant content and chemical composition vary, depending upon plant source, season of the year, and production ...

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