Did you know Medora Honey is Gut-Friendly and Easy to Digest?
When you think of honey, you may picture sweetness, flavor, or perhaps natural energy. But beyond taste, our Medora Honey offers something deeper: potential gut health support, and it pairs beautifully with our pomegranate-infused version as well. Here’s how it works.
Honey as a Prebiotic Powerhouse
Recent research shows that certain honeys contain oligosaccharides, short chains of sugar molecules that resist digestion in the upper gut and travel to the lower intestine. There, they act like prebiotics, meaning they preferentially feed beneficial microbes, such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. PMC In fact, one review noted that honey “supports and promotes the growth of probiotic Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species” in vitro and in animal models. PMC. Also, a study found that adding honey to yogurt helped the live yogurt bacteria survive the harsh digestive process. UCLA Health: What does this mean for you? When you enjoy Medora Honey, you’re not just tasting something sweet; you’re giving your gut flora a gentle boost.
Pomegranate Polyphenols: A Gut-Brain & Immune Ally
We also know that pomegranate, which features in our Honey + Pomegranate blend, brings another layer of gut-friendly support. A study in healthy women found that pomegranate supplementation influenced the distal gut microbiota, altering microbial community composition. Meanwhile, general health resources highlight pomegranate’s antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. (Healthline) These benefits support more than digestion: they touch the gut-brain axis (which influences mood and cognition) and the gut-immune axis (which regulates the inflammation systemically). Especially as we age, maintaining balance across those systems becomes more important for all organ systems as well as cognitive functions.
Why Medora Honey Stands Out
100% Natural
Easy to digest: Honey is composed largely of glucose and fructose, which are easily absorbed, and the smaller amount of oligosaccharides reaches the lower gut to feed microbial allies. PMC
Natural synergy: Our Honey + Pomegranate variety brings together sweet, digestible honey and pomegranate’s polyphenols for a dual-action effect.
Gut wellness in everyday form: A spoonful of Medora Honey can pair well with yogurt, oatmeal, or simply a morning toast, turning a familiar ritual into one that supports microbial diversity and gut health.
References
Kao, H.-T., Chiang, M.-L., Lin, C.-H., & Chen, C.-W. (2023). Effects of pomegranate supplementation on gut microbiota in healthy women: A randomized controlled trial. Microorganisms, 13(2), 305. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13020305
Samarghandian, S., Farkhondeh, T., & Samini, F. (2022). Honey and health: A review of biological effects and therapeutic potential. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 46(7), e14113. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9367972/
UCLA Health. (2022, March 28). Honey helps yogurt bacteria survive digestion. https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/honey-helps-yogurt-bacteria-survive-digestion
Healthline. (2024). 12 Proven health benefits of pomegranate. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-proven-benefits-of-pomegranate
