HONEY: Not so good...Beware

 HONEY: Not so good... Beware!

 

       While honey is full of advantages and is of diverse health benefits which includes;

• Treatment of Cough, Hay-fever, Diarrhea,
• Treatment of Asthma
• Wound healing, burns and sunburn.
• It's a good source of carbohydrate
• It's a natural sweetener
• Used for fragrance and as a moisturizer in soap and cosmetic product.
• It helps in the removal of acne, reduces wrinkles and dryness. 
• It equally plays a significant role in Weight loss.

It equally has a lot of disadvantages especially when taken in excess. Honey is so useful that people ingest it without caution.Due to the sweetness of honey, most people are not aware there could be some disadvantages associated with it and so they consume it morning, noon and night, practically adding it to every meal.You see mothers feeding their little babies with honey without the knowledge of it's negative effect on babies less than one year and for this reason I deem it fit to highlight some of the Disadvantages of Honey in this article. 

                          Disadvantages of Honey

• Consumption of more than the daily limit of honey may interfere with nutrient absorption in the Gastrointestinal tract due to it's fructose content and this could result to abdominal upset and discomfort.
• Consuming excess honey may initiate long-term harmful effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
• Honey is quite acidic therefore it's prolonged usage may lead to acid reflux disease as a result of corrosion of the esophagus and gastrointestinal linings. It could also cause tooth decay.
• Honey is full of glucose, hence, taking excess of it may cause insulin insensitivity and glucose intolerance.
• Excessive consumption of honey can cause diarrhea, bloating, abdominal rumbling and cramps.  
• When ingested by babies less than one year, it could cause Botulism, a paralytic disease. It doesn't affect adults but infants and this occurs due to the presence of the microorganism 'Clostridium botulinum' which is often found in honey.

                        Proper Daily Consumption of Honey

3-5 tsf of honey is the healthy limit of honey consumption daily. It is advised to be taken in the morning before breakfast and before bedtime. Excessive consumption affects both adults and infants negatively.