Honey has been revered not only as a natural sweetener but also for its numerous health benefits. This chapter delves into honey as a nutraceutical, exploring its multifaceted role in promoting health and preventing disease. Nutraceuticals, defined as products derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to their basic nutritional value, have gained significant attention in recent years. Honey stands out due to its rich composition of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. The therapeutic properties of honey are attributed to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing capabilities. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of scientific studies that highlight the efficacy of honey in various medical applications, such as treating infections, enhancing immune function, and managing chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Additionally, the study discuss the mechanisms through which honey exerts its beneficial effects, emphasizing its role in modulating oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways. In conclusion, honey, with its profound nutraceutical properties, offers a natural and holistic approach to health and wellness. This chapter aims to provide valuable insights for researchers, healthcare professionals, and consumers interested in the therapeutic potential of honey and its applications in modern medicine.
Author (s) Details
Miftakhul Cahyati
Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Brawijaya University,
Malang-65145, Indonesia.
Agus Susilo
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science, Brawijaya
University, Malang-65145, Indonesia.
Khothibul Umam Al
Awwaly
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science, Brawijaya
University, Malang-65145, Indonesia.
Firman Jaya
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science, Brawijaya
University, Malang-65145, Indonesia.
Premy Puspitawati
Rahayu
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science, Brawijaya University,
Malang-65145, Indonesia.
Herly Evanuarini
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science, Brawijaya
University, Malang-65145, Indonesia.
Dedes Amertaningtyas
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science, Brawijaya
University, Malang-65145, Indonesia.
Ria Dewi Andriani
Department of Animal
Science, Faculty of Animal Science, Brawijaya University, Malang-65145,
Indonesia.
Dodyk Pranowo
Department of Agroindustrial Technology, Faculty of Agricultural
Technology, Brawijaya University,
Malang-65145, Indonesia.
Nurjannah
Department of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
Brawijaya University, Indonesia.
Asep Awaludin
Prihanto
Department of Fishery Product Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine
Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang-65145, Indonesia.
Dewi Masyithoh
Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Animal Science, Islamic
University of Malang, Malang-65145, Indonesia.
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