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10 Health Benefits of Manuka Honey

Help Prevent Gastric Ulcers

Gastric ulcers, known as stomach ulcers, are quite common and painful sores that could cause abdominal discomfort with no effective treatment. Scientists did a research and found out that manuka honey could promote healing of acetic acid-induced gastric ulcers in rats by possessing a potent antiulcer activity with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities. Further studies and research are still needed for clinical trials but according to the research, manuka honey could serve as a functional food to promote better health. [3]