12- Raw Honey
Honey is supposed to be super-healthy, and research has identified several benefits connected with regular ingestion – but not everyone is aware that this sweet snack might have some drawbacks.
Most honey on the market is filtered to eliminate particles and pollen grains, but raw honey may still include some pollen grains, which experts have discovered might induce allergic reactions in certain people, particularly hay fever patients.
A study published in the Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences discovered that raw honey can contain the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes intestinal botulism. Intestinal botulism can cause severe fatigue and muscle weakness, as well as trouble swallowing and double vision, and it can even be deadly in some cases.
Though contracting intestinal botulism from raw honey is uncommon, it can happen to anyone – and one study published in the British Medical Journal found a direct link between honey consumption and a serious case of infant botulism. To be on the safe side, avoid feeding raw honey to children and opt for filtered honey if you suffer from hay fever or pollen allergies.
