11 UnBEElievable Ways Manuka Honey Can Supercharge Your Health

4. Prevention Of Gastric Ulcers

Gastroenterologist consultation, treatment of stomach diseases and ulcers. Doctor palpates woman. Photo Credit: Envato @Peakstock

Recent research has suggested manuka honey may play a role in the prevention of gastric ulcers, which are a type of peptic ulcer located on the inside of the stomach lining. Up to seventy-five percent of patients who have gastric ulcers may have no symptoms. When symptoms of a gastric ulcer are present, they typically include nausea, bloating, or vomiting. Some patients also have pain in the upper abdominal area. Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications can lead to the development of a gastric ulcer. However, the main cause of gastric ulcers is a bacteria known as H. pylori, and experts believe up to forty percent of American adults may be infected with this bacteria. A recent study in rats found the flavonoids and antioxidants in manuka honey helped protect the body from the formation of gastric ulcers caused by alcohol.

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