However, the effectiveness of daily honey use depends largely on the dosage, timing of use and liver condition of each person.
According to Harvard Medical School, honey contains about 80% of carbohydrates, mainly fructose and glucose, two simple sugars that are directly processed by the liver.
When fructose enters the body, the liver will convert it into glycogen (an energy reserve). However, if you consume more than 1-2 teaspoons/day, excess fructose will be converted into triglycerides (neutral fats), increasing the risk of fatty liver.
It is undeniable that honey is a rich source of flavonoids and polyphenols - two powerful antioxidant compounds that can reduce oxidative stress in liver cells.
According to the National Institutes of Health, these substances help inhibit the formation of free radicals and slow down the process of chronic hepatitis.
A clinical trial in the European Journal of Nutrition showed that people who consumed 10g of pure natural honey per day for 8 weeks had an average reduction of 9-12% of ALT and AST (liver protein) enzymes, while increasing the activity of glutathione, one of the strongest endogenous antioxidants in the liver.
This proves that honey can help protect liver cells, but only when used in controlled amounts.
Drinking honey every day does not make the liver "cleaner", but only partly supports the process of antioxidation and maintaining stable energy.
If honey is used instead of filtered water or combined with lemon when hungry, the amount of acid and sugar can irritate the stomach and increase the burden on the liver during fructose processing.
According to the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the best time to eat honey is after a 30-minute meal or 1 hour before bed, when the liver is functioning stably during a mild energy metabolism stage.
At this time, the natural glucose in honey helps the liver synthesize glycogen and reduces feelings of fatigue.
The recommended dosage for adults is 5-10g per day (about 1 teaspoon), along with warm water 40-45°C to preserve the natural enzymes in honey.
Honey, when used in small doses, at the right time and combined with a healthy diet, can help protect liver cells, improve metabolism and reduce oxidative stress.
Instead of drinking honey for detoxification, consider it a natural supplement that supports healthy liver leaves.
