Mead - Potentially healthier than Wine

Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water. While it should be consumed in moderation like any alcoholic beverage, here are some potential health benefits of honey. And, because we do not pasteurize the honeys we use, these qualities and benefits can potentially be ascribed to mead:

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health benefits of honey

  1. Antioxidants: Honey, the primary ingredient in mead, contains antioxidants that help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation in the body.

  2. Immune System Support: Honey also contains antibacterial and antiviral properties, which can help support the immune system and fight off infections.

  3. Digestive Health: The probiotics produced during the fermentation process can aid digestion and improve gut health.

  4. Bone Health: Honey contains trace amounts of minerals like calcium, which can help support bone health.

  5. Cardiovascular Health: Antioxidants in honey might be associated with reduced risk of heart disease.

  6. Neurological disease. Studies suggest that honey might offer antidepressant, anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety benefits. In some studies, honey has been shown to help prevent memory disorders.

  7. Trace Minerals: Approximately 31 variable minerals have been found in honey, including all of the major minerals, such as phosphorus, sodium, calcium, potassium, sulfur, magnesium, and chlorine.

  8. Antibacterial effects: It has been illustrated that antibacterial activity of honey is effective on many bacterial pathogens and fungi.

  9. Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities: According to the present literature, honey reduces inflammatory response in animal models, cell cultures and clinical trials.

  10. Anticancer properties: honey has been shown to induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells, which can help to prevent the growth and spread of cancer.

It's worth noting that the health benefits of mead are not fully researched and are not a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. As with any alcoholic beverage, moderation is key.

References:

Honey and Health: A Review of Recent Clinical Research

Saeed Samarghandian, Tahereh Farkhondeh,1 and Fariborz Samini2NIH: Pharmacognosy Res. 2017 Apr-Jun; 9(2): 121–127.; doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.204647

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