Adulterated honey is an ever growing problem to those who love honey. Adulterated honey is now believed to account for up to 30% of imported honey in the U.S. While most honey adulteration takes the form of dilution by addition of cheap sugar syrups at least one brand that claims medical benefits from their honey, has been adding pharmaceuticals to its product.
"Honey is understood to be the most adulterated food after milk and olive oil."
"Honey fraud can take many forms,from harvesting honey from beehives before it has matured and drying it artificially, to adding cheap sugars and syrups. Various tests can detect the presence of some added sugars, but those from rice, wheat, sugar beet, cassava and potatoes can evade traditional testing methods."
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Besides a great sweetener honey is well regarded as a medicine by many.
"The therapeutic effect of honey on human health can be either oral administration or topical application. In this regard, reference [8] revealed the therapeutic properties of oral administration of honey for the treatment of laryngitis, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal ulcers, anorexia, insomnia and constipation, and liver, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal problems. On the other hand, advantages of topical application of honey are prescribed for eczema, lip sores, sterile and infected wounds, genital lesions, burns, surgery scars, and athlete’s foot [9]."
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What isn't mentioned in the medical literature is "male enhancement" not to be confused with "mail enhancement" something we still need. But rather it appears to be an euphemism not related to athletic achievement. But those in need of male enhancing will not be stopped by medical literature when unproven claims promise that much desired effect. This is where "Wonderful Honey" found its market.
As described on their website:
"Wonderful Honey is your one-stop natural remedy for boosting male performance. As it is made in combination with the famous Tongkat All Roots and Panax Ginseng etc, it increases male virility to a great extent. It is worth noting here that the preparation process of the vital honey has been derived from the Malaysian Royal nobility."
"Ingredients of Wonderful Honey
Wonderful Honey is a combination of natural ingredients - for example, natural honey from Malaysia, Tongkat Ali root, cinnamon, and sturgeon caviar.
• Mountain Honey- 96%
• Cinnamon Powder- 1%
• Caviar Powder- 1.5%
• Tongkat Ali Roots- 1.5%
• 100% NATURAL PRODUCT"
What is Wonderful Honey?
"Tongkat All Roots and Panax Ginseng etc". So if you are wondering what the "ect." is let's let the Malaysian Royal nobility FDA fill us in.
"FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Wonderful Honey contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the FDA-approved prescription drug Viagra, used to treat erectile dysfunction. FDA approval of Viagra is restricted to use under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. This undeclared ingredient may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates."
"[3-4-2022] The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Wonderful Honey, a product promoted for sexual enhancement on various websites and possibly in some retail stores. This product was discovered during an examination of imported goods."
Public Notification: Wonderful Honey contains hidden drug ingredient
So once again if you are in need of medical care or "enhancement" it is always best to consult an actual medical professional. Also if unadulterated honey appeals to you it is probably better to source your honey locally and stay away from imports.
"Health care professionals and consumers should report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program: Complete and submit the report online at MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form.”