Considered to Boost Immune During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Honey Backfires If People With This Condition Drink It – All Pages

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GridHEALTH.id – Sales honey is now one of the biggest demands on the market for pandemic Covid-19.

Not without reason, honey can be trusted boost immunity can even minimize various kinds of diseases.

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Honey contains phytonutrient compounds in it that can strengthen immune cells in the body.

This of course will reduce the possibility of infectious diseases.

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In addition, the antioxidants in honey can prevent and relieve inflammation, reduce itching in the throat, and relieve coughs.

But behind its useful benefits during the Covid-19 pandemic, honey can actually backfire for people with this condition.

1. Diabetics

Honey does contain vitamins and minerals, but the amounts are relatively small or insignificant.

Among others are potassium, calcium, zinc, vitamin C, and a number of antioxidants.

In addition, honey has a lower glycemic index than sugar.

The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates can raise blood sugar levels.

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The higher the level, an intake makes it easier for blood sugar to spike.

Honey has a glycemic index of 58. While regular sugar has a glycemic index of 60.

With a glycemic index difference that is not too big between honey and sugar, meaning that both can increase blood sugar quickly.

Experts recommend that diabetics be wise to consume sweet and carbohydrate intake.

Especially for patients who take insulin.

Patients need to be more careful in calculating carbohydrates including honey consumed every day.

Doctor M. Regina Castro, MD from the Mayo Clinic, said that drinking honey for diabetics is actually no different from consuming sugar.

“Honey and sugar can both increase blood sugar levels,” he explained, as reported by the local official website.

According to Doctor Castro, some honey also tends to be sweeter than sugar, has higher carbohydrates and calories than granulated sugar.

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“Diabetics who occasionally want to drink honey, please. But in small amounts or not excessive,” he said.

He also suggested that before drinking honey diabetics still count the consumption of total carbohydrates throughout the day so that blood sugar is controlled.

In addition, consult a doctor regarding the right type of diet when diabetics want to drink honey.

2. People who are taking certain drugs

Some people who are undergoing treatment often ask, is it okay to take medicine after drinking honey?

Launching RxList from Kompas.com, honey can affect the performance of a number of drugs.

People who are taking anti-clotting medications (anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents) need to be careful when drinking honey.

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Always consult a doctor before drinking honey.

Honey, has the potential to slow blood clotting and increase the risk of bleeding.

Patients who are taking the drug phenytoin (Dilantin) also need to consult a doctor when they want to drink honey.

Honey can increase the amount of phenytoin (dilatin) that the body absorbs.

Taking honey before or after taking medication can increase the side effects of phenytoin.

Medicines that are changed or broken down by the liver can also react with honey.

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Consult a doctor when you want to drink honey after or before taking medication.

Honey can reduce the effectiveness of the effects of drugs and increase the side effects of these drugs.

Before consuming honey to increase immunity during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is better to consult a doctor or expert first.

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One Indonesia Wrong! Purchased because it is believed to cure Covid, honey is actually very dangerous if people with this condition drink it!

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