Athonite Honeycomb

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Athonite Honeycomb

Honeycomb is rich in carbohydrates and antioxidants. It also contains trace elements from various other nutrients. Its main component is raw honey, which offers small amounts of proteins, vitamins, and minerals but is made up of 95-99% sugar and water. Since it has not been processed, raw honey contains enzymes such as glucose oxidase, which provide antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. These enzymes are destroyed by the heating and filtration processes used in commercial honey. Additionally, raw honey is less likely to be contaminated with sweeteners such as high-fructose corn syrup and tends to contain more antioxidants than processed honey. Antioxidants are beneficial plant compounds that promote health, reduce inflammation, and protect the body from disease. Their levels can be up to 4.3 times higher in raw honey than in processed honey. Polyphenols are the primary type of antioxidant found in honey. Research suggests that they may help reduce the risk of developing diabetes, dementia, heart disease, and even some types of cancer.

The honeycomb also contains beeswax, which provides long-chain fatty acids and alcohols. These compounds may help lower cholesterol levels.

Honeycomb may improve heart health. Studies show that the long-chain fatty acids and alcohols found in beeswax can reduce high cholesterol levels in the blood, a risk factor for heart disease. For example, one review indicates that alcohols from beeswax may help reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol by up to 29% while increasing “good” HDL cholesterol by 8-15%. However, the studies in this review used high levels of isolated alcohols from beeswax, making it difficult to know whether small amounts of beeswax in honeycomb would have the same effects. Therefore, honey itself may have the same cholesterol-lowering ability. A small study gave participants either 70 grams of sugar or honey daily. After 30 days, the honey group increased their “good” HDL cholesterol by 3.3% and reduced their “bad” LDL cholesterol by 5%. Additionally, replacing sugar with honey may help reduce triglyceride levels by up to 19%. Furthermore, the antioxidants in honey can help dilate the arteries leading to your heart. This, in turn, can increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure, potentially lowering the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.

Honeycomb may enhance your body’s ability to fight certain bacteria and fungi. For example, test-tube studies show that wax extracts can offer protection against fungi and bacteria that cause diseases, including Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Salmonella enterica, and E. Coli. Honey is also known for its antimicrobial properties. Research indicates that it can help protect your intestines from the intestinal parasite Giardia lamblia. However, studies in humans are needed to confirm these effects.

Honeycomb is generally considered safe for consumption.
However, since it contains honey, it may be contaminated with C. botulinum spores, which are particularly harmful to pregnant women and children under 12 months.
In some cases, consuming large amounts of honeycomb may cause stomach issues.
To minimize this risk, it may be better to avoid eating large quantities of honeycomb daily – or simply spit out the wax cells.
Additionally, individuals with bee or pollen allergies should be cautious with honeycomb, as it may cause an allergic reaction.
It is also important to note that despite its many strong benefits, honeycomb remains very high in sugar.
This product is collected and packaged from beehives located in the Blessed Garden of the Virgin Mary by the monks of the sketes.