Improves Sleep
You may find that manuka honey helps them sleep better. This is because it contains melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep. It’s important to note that not all types of honey have this nutrient, but manuka honey does. While manuka honey is well known for its numerous health benefits (including anti-bacterial properties that can help fight infection), it’s been shown to specifically improve sleep quality due to its effects on melatonin levels. Melatonin is a hormone that controls the natural sleep cycle in humans – the pineal gland secretes it in response to light exposure. As the body becomes accustomed to the darkness, melatonin levels rise and begin shutting down our bodies for sleep.
Studies have shown that manuka honey increases melatonin levels during sleep, meaning you can fall asleep faster and have a more restful night. It also helps you stay asleep throughout the night, so you wake feeling refreshed. For example, a study on rats found that those given a nighttime dose of manuka honey significantly improved their sleeping patterns more than those shown in control substances.
Take organic, raw, and unfiltered manuka honey to benefit from it most. It is recommended to take one serving before bedtime, but this depends from person to person depending on their needs.
