Honey supplementation may protect against neuroinflammation, decrease oxidative stress, and boost brain-derived neurotrophic factors, according to research. Honey has been demonstrated to boost memory and learning, decrease cognitive decline linked with age, and alleviate anxiety on a cognitive level. However, here is why honey is beneficial to the brain.
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The antioxidant pinocembrin is responsible for honey’s brain-boosting properties. Pinocembrin is a flavonoid antioxidant that promotes brain function. Pinocembrin has been shown to have protective characteristics for the brain and nerve cells. Raw honey is delicious on whole-wheat toast or mixed into oatmeal or yogurt with oats. Remember to purchase plain yogurt, which is a far healthier alternative that does not include artificial sweeteners, and to top it with raw honey and a dash of cinnamon. It’s tasty and extremely beneficial to your health and brain.
According to the survey’s authors, honey is a functional food that enhances spatial working memory and has anxiolytic, antinociceptive, anticonvulsant, and antidepressant properties.
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