It is estimated that by the year 2020, half of all Americans over the age of 50 will be at risk for fractures from osteoporosis or low bone mass. One of the key strategies for reducing the likelihood of developing low bone mass is to consume adequate calcium. Of course, it is also very important that the calcium consumed is absorbed.

Researchers at Purdue University showed that honey enhanced calcium uptake in laboratory animals. In fact, researchers found that the absorption of calcium was increased as the amount of honey was increased. Although this data would need to be confirmed using human subjects, the preliminary findings are very compelling.

(National Honey Board)