Positive Influence of Honey on Human Health

Use of honey is advocated by the people of all religions, traditions, and cultural beliefs, and it is one of the most valued natural products owing to its nutritional and medicinal properties. Honey is known to be the rich in sugars, phenolic compounds, free organic acids, and enzymes. It also contains lipids, amino acids, trace elements, vitamins, and few toxic compounds. It has been known to exert neuroprotective, cardioprotective, gastroprotective, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities. This chapter focusses on the positive influence of honey on human health and the mechanisms involved in the same. It also sheds light on the chemical composition and the ongoing clinical trials on honey.