How safe is MGO™ Manuka Honey containing Methylglyoxal?
Methylglyoxal is known to kill bacteria and may also have an effect on other cells. Scientists agree more research is needed to understand how Methylglyoxal works as a naturally-occur r ing compound in food. However, MGO™ Manuka Honey has been ingested for decades by millions of people without any negative consequences becoming apparent. People with medical conditions such as diabetes must of course be careful with any honey because of its sugar content.
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- What is the minimum methylglyoxal content (mg/kg) required for manuka honey to be effective against a wide range of harmful pathogens?
- Would you rate manuka honey with Methylglyoxal content 100mg/kg and higher as a true functional food?
- How will I know if the Manuka honey I buy has enough Methylglyoxal?
