Manuka
honey is the most sought after honey in the world because of its many renowned benefits. Over the past few years, this extraordinary,
natural resource has gained the attention of celebrity doctors such as Dr. Oz
and Dr. Mercola because of its ability to achieve amazing results. It’s also being used by health care
professionals in hospitals around the world.
This
unique type of honey has a rich, sweet flavor with the consistency of melted
caramel. It can be used internally or
applied onto the skin. Consumers who are
concerned with the negative side effects associated with pharmaceutical
products and frustrated with the lack of results have been seeking more natural
alternatives that yield more positive outcomes.
Manuka
honey’s unique qualities are due to the compounds found in the nectar of the
Manuka flower, indigenous to New Zealand.
When honeybees utilize this specific floral nectar, the final byproduct
is an extremely special kind of honey that outperforms the benefits of any
other type of honey in the world.
Active
Manuka honey is more effective than inactive Manuka honey. To determine the potency, a laboratory test
needs to be performed to measure the levels of phytochemical compounds. This level is indicated on the label and must
be 10 or higher in order to be considered active. Disreputable suppliers are notorious for
skewing the representation of the potency levels.
Skin care
products containing Manuka honey make topical application less messy and more
convenient. Efficacy is not lost when it
is diluted so using it as an ingredient in skin creams and other products does
not diminish its benefits. Manuka honey
skincare products have become a very popular way of taking advantage of the
many benefits of this invaluable substance.
It is
expected that Manuka honey’s notoriety and popularity will continue to grow
over the next few years as consumers become more aware of its existence. At a time when consumers are far more label
savvy than ever before, it is becoming much more apparent that not all honey is
the same. Premium honeys that are raw
and unpasteurized have a lot more to offer than the ordinary honey that can be
found in local supermarkets.
