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Lower Cholesterol and Blood Sugar by Consuming Natural Honey

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Kapanlagi.com - Honey, a sweet liquid produced by bees from flower nectar, has been recognized not only as a natural sweetener but also as a rich source of nutrients. Recent studies have revealed an additional benefit of honey, which is its ability to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. However, it should be noted that this positive effect only applies to certain types of honey.

In addition, honey is also known for its ability to boost the immune system, alleviate inflammation, and provide long-lasting energy. Therefore, the discovery of honey's effectiveness in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels is an important step in the effort to maintain overall health naturally.

Stay tuned for more information, sourced from various sources, on Friday (29/12/2023).

1. What Honey is Good for Lowering Cholesterol and Blood Sugar?

According to researchers, raw honey and monofloral honey have the capacity to reduce fasting blood sugar levels, lower total cholesterol, and potentially decrease the risk of fatty liver disease.

2. Raw Honey

Raw honey is a term for honey that has not undergone any previous processing. Raw honey also has abundant nutritional content. Studies note that raw honey has the most positive influence on fasting blood sugar levels.

3. Monofloral Honey

Monofloral honey is a type of honey specifically produced from the nectar collected by bees from a particular plant species. Researchers have shown that clover or robinia monofloral honey has the ability to reduce bad cholesterol levels. Additionally, there is evidence that clover honey can lower fasting blood sugar levels.

4. Benefits of Honey for Lowering Cholesterol

Based on information gathered from Healthline.com, the antioxidants in honey have the ability to lower levels of bad cholesterol in the bloodstream. In addition, the elements contained in honey also have a preventive effect against the accumulation of substances on the walls of blood vessels.

5. Benefits of Honey for Lowering Blood Sugar

Honey contains water, sugar, antioxidants, flavonoids, phenolates, vitamin E, vitamin C, amino acids, and minerals such as zinc and iron. According to information from halodoc reviewed by Dr. Verury Verona Handayani, it is known that consuming honey regularly is considered to help reduce blood sugar levels in individuals with this condition.

6. How to Consume Honey

According to information from halimun-medical.com, it is revealed that consuming honey for 25 days can reduce total cholesterol levels and bad cholesterol (LDL), while increasing good cholesterol (HDL). For those with diabetes, pure honey has the potential to reduce total cholesterol, LDL, and CRP levels.

7. Is Honey Good for High Cholesterol Patients?

Inside the body, there are 2 types of cholesterol, namely bad cholesterol and good cholesterol. Black honey has benefits to help control the cholesterol in the body. Black honey can help lower bad cholesterol levels, which are not good for the body, and can cause diseases.

8. How to Properly Consume Honey?

According to information fromHealthline, it is recommended to consume honey before meals or on an empty stomach. Drinking honey before meals can help with stomach and digestion problems. To maintain stomach and digestive health, you can drink 1-2 tablespoons of honey before consuming food.

9. Is it Okay to Drink Honey at Night?

Consuming honey every night before bed will help you fight signs of aging from within. So, this is certainly good for skin beauty. Those are some benefits of consuming honey before bed that you need to know. You can apply it in your daily life to maintain health.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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