Honey for Sport and Health

Ancient Greek athletes consumed honey to boost their energy and performance levels during Olympics events as it contains glucose and fructose, known to produce tremendous reserves of glycogen in the liver. (Source) 

More than 2000 years ago, honey has already used by human to increase the state of their body and health. The Olympic Games began over 2,700 years ago in Olympia, in southwest Greece. The Games were part of a religious festival. The Greek Olympics, thought to have begun in 776 BC. So, the history of honey at least started more than 2000 years ago.

Honey is a great natural source of carbohydrates which provide strength and energy to our bodies, honey is known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting the performance, endurance and reduce muscle fatigue. The glucose in honey is absorbed by the body immediately more quick than any other glucose and it gives an immediate energy boost, while the fructose is absorbed more slowly providing sustained energy.

Honey can be a powerful immune system booster too. It's antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties can help improve digestive system and help you stay healthy and fight disease. Honey contains natural antioxidant properties that can destroy biologically destructive chemical agents which have been linked to many diseases such as cancer. It contains an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide which is believed to be the main reason for the antimicrobial activity

One of the better known health benefits of honey is that it is able to help treat sore throats. Professional singers usually use honey to soothe their throats before getting on stage. The Chinese believe sore throat can be cured by taking honey drink. Thanks to its antimicrobial properties, honey not only soothes throats but can also kill certain bacteria that causes the infection.