Cancer is a very sensitive topic. It is important to note that the following is intended to be informative. Although the information is peer reviewed research, and shows great promise, it is critical you always consult with a medical professional and follow their guidance with treatment.
There have been several studies published in the past few years that highlight the potential Manuka honey has in helping treat cancer. Just recently, UCLA health published a study that showed Manuka honey to be capable of significantly reducing breast cancer's tumor size, especially for one of the most common types of breast cancer. Here is a snippet of their findings:
"Manuka honey significantly reduced tumor growth in mice with ER-positive breast cancer cells by 84% without affecting normal breast cells or causing major side effects.
Higher concentrations of Manuka honey led to a greater reduction in cancer cell growth.
Manuka honey reduced levels of signaling pathways that are upregulated in cancer such as AMPK/AKT/mTOR and STAT3, which are involved in tumor cell growth and survival.
Manuka honey reduced the proliferation of cancer cells but did not affect the growth of normal human mammary epithelial cells, indicating it might target cancer cells specifically.
Manuka honey induced apoptosis or cell death of breast cancer cells.
The Manuka honey enhances the effectiveness of existing treatments such as tamoxifen, a commonly used antiestrogen drug in ER-positive breast cancer therapy, when used to together."
Below are a few links to this study as well as a few other supporting studies on how Manuka honey and its flavonoids show potential to reduce and inhibit cancer. It seems that every year more and more beneficial things are discovered about this magnificent honey. We are just grateful to be able to share it, and the information about it with the world:
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/preliminary-study-shows-potential-manuka-honey-nutraceutical
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39064812/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10045300/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31491838/
