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Revista Médica Electrónica
versão On-line ISSN 1684-1824
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GARCIA-CHAVIANO, María Elena et al. Chemical composition of the bee honey and its relation to health benefits. Rev.Med.Electrón. [online]. 2022, vol.44, n.1, pp. 155-167. Epub 28-Fev-2022. ISSN 1684-1824.
ABSTRACT
Currently there is an increase in the tendency of the healthy food consumption. One of them is bee honey, recognized since ancient times for its medicinal properties. It is important to deepen in information regarding to chemical composition of honey and how it influences on its biological properties. For that was carried out this review that offers information and analyzes physicochemical characteristics of bee honey, its bioactive components and action mechanisms. Values of quality standards and of other components, as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, organic acids, proteins, flavonoids and phenolic acids with high antioxidant activity were used. Main aspects of the honey functional characteristics are summarized. They give it their biological, energetic, antioxidant, antiseptic and immune response modulating potential for the action against certain diseases and, mainly, in the preventive activity. Elements of this nature provide information that can be used in the promotion of good health and in the development of new research.
Palavras-chave : bee honey; chemical composition; natural food; antioxidant properties.