Honey is hailed for its many healing properties and
medicinal benefits, but there is also a darker side to it. Raw honey is not
heated or filtered and has been associated with certain health risks. You can
enjoy the health benefits of raw honey, but you need to ensure that it comes
from a safe source. Here are the dangers and mistakes of the natural sweetener that
you must be wary of.
1. Honey
shows side effects with children below one year. There is a possibility
that kids of this age may experience food poisoning as there lies a risk of infant botulism. The rare disease is caused by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum can varying degrees of paralysis. Though, honey is safe for most adults and children over one year old when taken by mouth or when appropriately applied to the skin by adults.
that kids of this age may experience food poisoning as there lies a risk of infant botulism. The rare disease is caused by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum can varying degrees of paralysis. Though, honey is safe for most adults and children over one year old when taken by mouth or when appropriately applied to the skin by adults.
2. Heating
of honey should be avoided as the process generates a particular chemical
compound called Hydroxy methyl-furfural (HMF) that may damage the DNA.
3. Eating
too much honey may lead to stomach problems such as stomach cramps,
bloating and diarrhea.
4. Taking
high dose of honey disturb the smooth function of small intestine that may
lead to irregularities in nutrients absorbing.
5. There can be allergic reactions such as
(itching, puffy skin and rash, tongue inflammation and wheezing, asthma,
difficulty in swallowing, shortness of breath) in response to consumption of
raw honey. Anaphylactic shock is a form of severe allergic reaction with
symptoms of difficulty breathing, low
blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, heart failure and possible death.
6. Allergic
patients should also avoid it as they may feel lung inflammation.
Therefore, it should be taken after consultation of an expert.
7. Honey is unsafe when it is produced from the
nectar of Rhododendrons and taken by mouth. This type of honey contains a toxin
that may cause heart problems, low blood pressure, chest pain, as well as other
serious heart problems.
8. When
honey is taken that produced from the nectar of Rhododendrons may lead to heart
problems, chest pain and low blood pressure.
9. Due
to contaminants, honey may be avoided during pregnancy or by the
breastfeeding mother. Stay on the safe side and avoid medicinal amounts and
topical applications.
10. Honey should be avoided by the diabetic
patients or it should be taken after the consultation of an expert.
11. People
who are suffering from bleeding related problems should avoid eating of honey.
12. Avoid honey if you are allergic to pollen.
Honey, which is made from pollen, may cause allergic reactions.
13. It
may increase sugar levels in blood as it is totally deficient in fiber,
which results in total absorption of sugar in blood that leads to diabetes.
14. The
eating of more and more honey may erode the enamel due to excessive sugary
content. It is also the harbinger of acidophilic bacteria that causes cavities
in teeth.
15. According to the journal Food and Chemical
Toxicology, honey may have grayanotoxins and can cause trouble if large amount
of it is consumed. These are chemicals
that are toxic to your nervous system. Honey intoxication side-effects include
weakness, dizziness, sweating, nausea, vomiting and a prickling sensation.
Heart problems are another possible side-effect.
16. There is a risk that honey can become
contaminated with germs from plants and bees. The issue of contamination is
also there during collection, production and processing. Most of the harmful
organisms cannot survive or reproduce, but bacteria that reproduce using spores
may remain.
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