5 facts about the benefits of honey for the brain and its effect on blood vessels

Honey is a unique source of rare trace elements. Its composition includes choline, nitrogenous substances (including free amino acids), oxymethylfurfural, flavonides, phytoncides, iodine, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc.

All these substances are primarily necessary for the normal course of most metabolic processes in the human brain.

Research claims t, that, among other things, honey has neuroprotective and nootropic properties.

What benefits does honey have for mental work? Is it true that its inclusion in the diet reduces the likelihood of stroke and atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels? All the answers are below.

5 facts about its effect on cognitive functions

The presence of mineral trace elements in honey has a positive effect on the biochemical composition of the blood. Restoring the balance of the same potassium and iron really reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and, as a result, stroke. In addition, the product has the following benefits:

1. Improves the work of the memory center (stimulating the work of the cerebral cortex). This is facilitated by serotonin, which is contained in honey more than in any other foods and dishes. And this hormone also improves emotional well-being (and that is why it is often referred to as the "hormone of happiness").
2. Improves short-term memory , thereby preventing the development of sclerosis. This effect is achieved due to the presence of choline in honey, a protein compound that acts as an antidepressant on the brain.
3. Normalizes the tone of the vessels of the head. This is facilitated not only by an increase in hemoglobin levels, but also by the presence of fructose in the composition, which is broken down faster than traditional sugar. The probability of vascular ruptures is significantly reduced.
4. Reduces cholesterol levels in the blood. For the most part, this is facilitated by flavonoids, which accelerate the breakdown and oxidation of low-density lipids, thus, Cleansing vessels . But this is only relevant if honey is consumed regularly.
5. Helps neutralize free radicals. oxymethylfurfural is responsible for this, which stimulates a biochemical reaction with the neutralization of "damaged" molecules. The probability of the appearance of brain tumors is reduced several times.

Other useful properties

To understand the effect of honey on other organs and systems of the body, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the infographic:

It is also possible to prepare medicinal products from bee products, which we will talk about below.

3 therapeutic recipes based on it

It is known that the use of honey contributes to dilation of coronary vessels , and, indirectly, the capillaries that permeate the brain, which somewhat helps to reduce pressure.

Honey cleanses blood vessels, reducing the level of low-density cholesterol (stimulating its oxidation in the liver) and inhibiting the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. But doctors say that the effect of "cleansing" will be much better , if you supplement honey, for example, garlic or onions, which contain a huge amount of essential oils. What are the most effective folk methods?

1. Pasta with cinnamon

Honey with cinnamon significantly reduces the concentration of lipids in the blood, but at the same time provides the brain with a full portion of energy. It is also recommended to take it for those who want to quickly get rid of a large amount of adipose tissue , but at the same time minimize the negative effects on the body. It is prepared like this:

1. Pour 1 teaspoon of cinnamon with a glass of boiling water and let it stand for at least 30 minutes (so that the temperature drops to about 50 degrees);
2. Add 2 teaspoons of honey and mix everything thoroughly.

Divide the finished product into 2 portions (0.5 cups each). One part should be drunk 30 minutes before bedtime, the rest in the morning on an empty stomach. The course of treatment is 3 weeks.

2. A remedy with the addition of onions

Combination of honey with onion affects fast  elimination of toxins from the blood, thereby slowing the development of atherosclerosis . It also helps to normalize blood pressure (both in hypo- and hypertension). Is prepared as follows:

1. Put 0.5 kilograms of onions through a meat grinder;
2. Add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar (accelerates the separation of juice);
3. Add 75 grams of honey;
4. Add 1 liter of boiled cooled water.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and let it stand for 2 hours. Next, strain through several layers of gauze. Take 2 tablespoons 3 times a day. The course of treatment is until the end of the prepared remedy (approximately 3-4 weeks). The same remedy helps to strengthen the immune system and is often used to prevent colds.

3. Lemon mixture

By the way, this recipe comes from Ayurveda, that is, it has been used in traditional oriental medicine for quite a long time. It helps not only to clean the blood vessels of the brain, but also Improve intercellular metabolism in muscles , thereby improving tone and overall well-being. It is prepared like this:

1. 4 – 5 medium lemons to grind on a fine grater (together with the peel);
2. Add 3 to 5 garlic heads (pass through a garlic press);
3. Add 0.5 liters of honey.

Store in the refrigerator, take 2 teaspoons 2-3 times a day after meals. You can even add it to tea (but not hot) – the aroma turns out to be excellent, and the taste gives off a little sour and spicy. The course of treatment is unlimited.

We suggest you watch this recipe on video:

What other bee products are suitable for the treatment of blood vessels?

The following bee products will also be useful for the brain (in particular, for cleansing blood vessels):

1. Honeydew. Unlike the usual one, bees get it from the fall of animals or their waste products. It contains almost 3 times more mineral trace elements.
2. Propolis. Is very rich in phytoncides. And this substance, according to doctors, significantly accelerates the restoration of nerve cells and vascular treatment.
3. Zabrus. These are the so-called "caps" with which bees seal the honeycomb. They contain a wide vitamin cocktail (mainly B-group vitamins that normalize the functioning of the vascular system). But it is quite expensive.
4. Bee podmore. Alcoholic tincture from podmore significantly improves the tone of small vessels that literally permeate the brain. And also – it slightly increases the pressure, so it is recommended to take such a tincture for migraines.

Interesting video

For a more detailed introduction to the topic, we recommend watching the video:

In total, honey and all its derivatives have an extremely positive effect on the brain. But it is better to combine it with the same cinnamon, onion, lemon, garlic – this way the cholesterol level decreases faster, and atherosclerotic plaques are partially broken down.