Jungle Honey Enhances Immune Function and Antitumor Activity
2011
Jungle Honey Boosts Immune System and Fights Tumors
Sample size: 10
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Miki Fukuda, Kengo Kobayashi, Yuriko Hirono, Mayuko Miyagawa, Takahiro Ishida, Emenike C. Ejiogu, Masaharu Sawai, Kent E. Pinkerton, Minoru Takeuchi
Primary Institution: Kyoto Sangyo University
Hypothesis
Does Jungle honey enhance immune function and antitumor activity in mice?
Conclusion
Jungle honey significantly increased immune cell numbers and reduced tumor growth in mice.
Supporting Evidence
- Jungle honey increased the number of peritoneal cells in mice.
- New neutrophil populations were identified in JH-injected mice.
- Jungle honey enhanced neutrophil migration and activity.
- LL/2 tumor incidence was significantly lower in JH-injected mice.
- Reactive oxygen species production was increased in JH-treated mice.
Takeaway
Jungle honey helps the body fight off sickness and cancer by boosting certain immune cells.
Methodology
Female C57BL/6 mice were injected with Jungle honey and analyzed for immune response and tumor growth.
Participant Demographics
Female C57BL/6 mice, 8-10 weeks old.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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