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Honey

Nature's ancient healer. Raw, unfiltered honey delivers enzymes, antioxidants, and antimicrobial power that processed honey can't match.

Why Honey is a Longevity Food

Raw, unfiltered honey has been used as medicine for thousands of years. Unlike processed honey, raw honey retains its natural enzymes, antioxidants, and antimicrobial properties. In Mediterranean and Blue Zone cultures, honey is the preferred sweetener.

Raw vs Processed: Commercial honey is often heated and filtered, destroying beneficial enzymes and reducing antioxidant content. Raw honey is never heated above hive temperature and retains all its natural compounds.

Health Benefits of Quality Honey

Manuka Honey - The Therapeutic Grade

Manuka honey from New Zealand contains unique compounds not found in other honeys. The MGO (methylglyoxal) content is measured and certified, with higher numbers indicating stronger therapeutic properties.

Our Top Recommendations

Manuka Health Gift Set

Manuka Health Premium Gift Set - UMF 20+ & UMF 13+

The ultimate honey gift. Includes MGO 850+ (therapeutic grade) and MGO 400+ jars with wooden spoon. Certified raw from New Zealand.

$159.99 on Amazon
Manuka Health Royal Jelly

Manuka Health Royal Jelly Capsules 1000mg

Premium New Zealand royal jelly. The queen bee's secret to living 40x longer. 365 capsules - 1 year supply.

$105.90 on Amazon
You Again Super Honey Energy Gel

You Again Super Honey Clean Energy Gel

Honey & Himalayan Salt electrolyte gel. Clean energy for running, cycling & endurance workouts. Paleo, gluten-free, USA made. 8-pack.

$23.99 on Amazon
How to Use: Take 1 teaspoon of raw honey daily, either straight or in warm (not hot) water or tea. Heat destroys beneficial enzymes, so never cook with raw honey - add it after cooking or use as a topping.