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Honey Researchers to Discuss Honey's Role in Medicine and Functional Foods
Honey in the Medicine Cabinet!
August 27, 1999 2:49 PM EDT


LONGMONT, Colo., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists will meet to discuss the
future of the beekeeping industry at Apimondia'99, an International Congress
to be held in Vancouver, BC, September 12-18, 1999. Of particular importance
is the research into honey's promise for use in medicine, and as a functional
food ingredient.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990827/LAF018 )

On Tuesday, September 13, Dr. Peter C. Molan, Associate Professor of
Biochemistry at the University of Waikato, N Z will be a keynote speaker. In
his presentation "Establishing Honey as a Recognized Medicine," Dr. Molan
will present the latest research results of the effectiveness of honey
against the antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria that pose problems for
infection control in hospitals. These "super bugs" are as sensitive as the
normal strains to the antibacterial activity of honey.

Clinical trials have demonstrated that honey dressings rapidly clear bacteria
from infected wounds. A clinical trial has also demonstrated that simply
dressing with honey is just as effective as aggressive surgical removal of
infected tissue as a treatment for necrotising fasciitis, the "flesh-eating"
bacteria. Dr. Molan will also present research results showing the
effectiveness of honey in killing the streptococci that cause that infection.

Dr. Molan heads the university's Honey Research Unit, recognized for its
expertise in the composition of honey and its antimicrobial activity. Current
research includes:

-- Assessment of the effectiveness of the antibacterial properties of

honey against bacterial species involved in gastroenteritis.

-- Identification of the oligosaccharide constituents of honey that are

growth factors for probiotic bifidocbacteria.

-- Comparing honeys for their content of components with antioxidant

activity.

To facilitate international sharing of honey research information, Dr. Molan
will co-chair a scientific roundtable discussion at Apimondia'99 on September
12 at 7:30 P.M. Scientists involved in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical honey
research will discuss their current work and future research needs. For
information contact Mary Ann Johnson at 415-268-5421 or
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