Tualang Honey Has Higher Phenolic Content And Greater Radical Scavenging Activity Compared With Other Honey Sources
Many chronic diseases are associated with increased oxidative stress caused by an imbalance between free-radical production and the antioxidant level. Antioxidants, which are abundant in natural honey, are free-radical scavengers that either reduce the formation of or neutralize free radicals.
We performed a comparative analysis of the total phenolic content and antioxidant potential of common commercially available honeys along with Malaysian Tualang Honey.
Our data suggest that the elevated free-radical scavenging and antioxidant activity observed in Tualang Honey is due to the increased level of phenolic compounds.
In addition to its antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties, our study highlights the favorable antioxidant properties of Tualang Honey, which may be important to human nutrition and health.
What Are The Benefits Of Elevated Free-Radical Scavenging?
A free radical scavenger is a substance, such as an antioxidant, that helps protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals.
How Do Antioxidants Help Prevent Cancer?
The presence of increased levels of exogenous antioxidants has been shown to prevent the types of free radical damage that have been associated with cancer development.
What Is The Importance Of Phenolic Compounds For Humans?
Phenolic compounds are vital in defense responses, such as anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-proliferative (inhibits cancer tumor cell growth) activities.