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Digestive Health

• Manuka Honey and other bee products for digestion provide a proven, non-invasive way to get back to normal functioning.

Whether you are experiencing minor stomach upsets, more serious ailments such as ulcers, or you simply want to improve your well being, you will find using honey for digestion very beneficial.

The first important thing to look for is that you have Manuka Honey from New Zealand. This is because Manuka honey has a unique antibacterial activity that is not found in any other honeys.

This antibacterial effect is what makes it effective for digestive ailments such as the stomach ulcer causing bacteria Helicobacter pylori.

It is also important to choose a strength of honey that is suitable for your intended purpose as the antibacterial potency of manuka honey varies greatly. The UMF and MGO rating systems allow you, as the consumer, to choose a honey that is certified to be active to a certain level.

• Use UMF 5+ or MGO 30 to maintain well-being and improve general digestive health
• Use UMF 10+ or MGO 100 for relief of non-specific upsets of the digestive system such as indigestion and stomach upset
• Use UMF 15+ or MGO 250 honey for digestion disturbances that are more pronounced, such as gastric reflux, persistent indigestion, vomiting and diarrhoea
• Use UMF 20+ or MGO 400 and above for strong, fast-acting antibacterial and healing action of gastritis and stomach ulcers

Other Bee Products for Digestion

The other effective bee products for digestion issues are bee pollen, propolis extracts and combinations of Manuka Honey and other ingredients.

Bee Pollen comes as capsules or granules that can be sprinkled over your cereal or other meals. It is said that it can reactivate a sluggish metabolism and is a rich source of essential vitamins, minerals, amino-acids and enzymes.

To help the digestive tract achieve a healthy internal balance, Comvita and Manuka Health have both made digestion products that combine colostrum with Manuka Honey in tablet form. Both ingredients have been shown to assist the digestive tract.