Honey contains polyphenols, including quercetin, gallic acid, and chrysin, which have all been shown to trigger the immune system in ways that protect neurons. Its potent antibacterial, antiinflammatory, and antioxidant status has led researchers to look into its ability to treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.1
Scientists recently reviewed 34 original papers examining honey’s effect on brain health and concluded there are four main benefits: neuroprotection, memory boosting, and stress and pain fighting.2