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Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

"During the World Apiculture Conference held on 20-26
September, 1993, in China, treatments with honey derivatives were
discussed. American scientists stressed that honey, royal jelly,
pollen and "propolis" (bee resin) had the capability of curing many
illnesses. One Romanian doctor stated that he used honey for the
treatment of patients with cataracts, and 2002 of his 2094 patients
recovered completely. Polish doctors also gave information about
bee resin's curative properties for diseases like hemorrhoids, skin
problems, women's illnesses and many others. Nowadays, apicul-
ture and bee products are the object of research in developed coun-
tries." (Hurriyet Newspaper, October 19, 1993)

Beekeeping and bee products have become a separate re-
search branch in countries that are leaders in science. Other ben-
efits of honey can be listed as follows:
Easily digested: Because sugar molecules in honey can con-
vert into other sugars (e.g. fructose to glucose), honey is easily di-
gested by the most sensitive stomachs, despite its high acid
content. It helps kidneys and intestines to function better.
Has a low calorie level: Another quality of honey is that,
when it is compared with the same amount of sugar, it gives 40%
less calories to the body. Although it gives great energy to the
body, it does not add weight.
Rapidly fuses with the blood: Honey enters the circulatory
system in 7 minutes when taken with tepid water The free sugar
molecules in it make it easier for the brain to function.
Promotes production of blood: Honey functions as the en-
ergy store for new blood formation and helps anemic people by
speeding up this process. It helps in the purification and nourish-
ment of the blood. Blood circulation is regulated by it. It also has

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