Manuka Honey

Manuka honey’s many health benefits

Manuka honey is one of nature’s golden gifts, and Healthylife offers a diverse range of manuka honey products, catering to various health and wellness needs. Our selection includes pure manuka honey with varying strengths. 

For convenience and variety, we offer manuka honey drops and lozenges with added flavours like lemon and blackcurrant. We also offer kids’ manuka honey pops. Our manuka honey skincare products harness honey’s natural properties to help nourish the skin. Explore our manuka honey range today.

What is manuka honey?

Manuka honey is a type of honey produced by bees that pollinate the manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium), native to New Zealand. Known for its unique properties, manuka honey contains high levels of methylglyoxal (MGO), a compound associated with Manuka’s wellness benefits. 

Manuka honey is often rated using the Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) system, which measures its quality and purity. This honey is popular for its potential health benefits and distinctive taste.

What does the MGO stand for in manuka honey? 

MGO in manuka honey stands for methylglyoxal, a compound associated with Manuka’s health benefits. Methylglyoxal is measured in milligrams per kilogram of honey. The higher the number, the more potent the concentration of MGO and the benefits that may come along with it.  This makes MGO an important factor when determining the quality and potency of manuka honey.

What is the difference between manuka honey and regular honey?

Manuka honey and regular honey differ primarily in their source and properties. Manuka honey is produced by bees pollinating the native manuka bush, whereas regular honey can come from various floral sources worldwide. 

Manuka honey contains high concentrations of methylglyoxal (MGO), which imparts health benefits not typically found in regular honey. 

Manuka honey is often rated by the UMF (Unique Manuka Factor), a grading not applicable to other honey.

Explore Healthylife’s diverse range of manuka honey, manuka lozenges, and manuka skincare products today.