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The in vitro effect of manuka honeys on growth and adherence of oral bacteria
Honey has been used since ancient times and more recently, for the healing of wounds and against infectious diseases. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of two manuka honeys showing different potencies of their antibacterial activity, on potentially pathogenic oral bacteria.
Identification and quantification of methylglyoxal as the dominant antibacterial constituent of Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) honeys from New Zealand
Professor Thomas Henle and colleagues at The Technical University of Dresden publish the research results upon identifying the substance formerly known as the “unique manuka factor” primarily responsible for the non-peroxide activity of manuka honey.
Manuka honey is bactericidal against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and results in differential expression of oprF and algD
New research (Oct 2012) from researchers at Cardiff regarding Manuka honey's bactericidal activity
Royal jelly and bee pollen decrease bone loss due to osteoporosis in an oophorectomized rat model.
The objective of this study was to investigate whether royal jelly and bee pollen reduce the bone loss due to osteoporosis in oophorectomized rat model. Researchers concluded that royal jelly and bee pollen decreasethe bone loss due to osteoporosis in oophorectomized rat model.