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Harnessing honey's nutraceutical potential for oral health

Year 2024, Volume: 28 Issue: 5, 1632 - 1652, 28.06.2025

Nilena Eriksen Kleva Shpati , Entela Haloci , Erda Qorri Xhini Rizaj

Abstract

Honey is one of the oldest natural compounds that come from ancient times to nowadays with health benefits. It has been used for the treatment of several diseases, but its role in oral health faces real skepticism due to the high concentration of carbohydrates in its composition. Many studies over the years have confirmed several pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antihistaminic, etc. It is composed of different chemical compounds like carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, organic acids, phenolic compounds, and volatile substances. Honey contains many enzymes such as invertase, catalase, glucose oxidase, and acid phosphorylase, as well as traces of vitamins B2, B4, B5, B6, B11, and vitamin C, minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium. A promising challenge is the use of honey as a targeting product obtained from green synthesis, with high-efficiency thanks to nanotechnology. This study aims to investigate the potential benefits of honey in oral health, leveraging its diverse biological activity like antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects. Additionally, our scope was to provide scientific evidence supporting the use of honey in dentistry, emphasizing its broader health benefits and novel applications in oral health care.

Keywords

Honey biological activity oral health dental caries periodontitis

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Subjects Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Other)
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Authors

Nilena Eriksen 0000-0002-6439-3734

Kleva Shpati 0000-0002-3213-1158

Entela Haloci 0000-0003-2992-8307

Erda Qorri 0000-0002-5079-6815

Xhini Rizaj 0000-0001-6292-5859

Publication Date June 28, 2025
Submission Date June 13, 2024
Acceptance Date July 23, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 28 Issue: 5

Cite

APA Eriksen, N., Shpati, K., Haloci, E., Qorri, E., et al. (2025). Harnessing honey’s nutraceutical potential for oral health. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 28(5), 1632-1652.
AMA Eriksen N, Shpati K, Haloci E, Qorri E, Rizaj X. Harnessing honey’s nutraceutical potential for oral health. J. Res. Pharm. July 2025;28(5):1632-1652.
Chicago Eriksen, Nilena, Kleva Shpati, Entela Haloci, Erda Qorri, and Xhini Rizaj. “Harnessing honey’s Nutraceutical Potential for Oral Health”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 28, no. 5 (July 2025): 1632-52.
EndNote Eriksen N, Shpati K, Haloci E, Qorri E, Rizaj X (July 1, 2025) Harnessing honey’s nutraceutical potential for oral health. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 28 5 1632–1652.
IEEE N. Eriksen, K. Shpati, E. Haloci, E. Qorri, and X. Rizaj, “Harnessing honey’s nutraceutical potential for oral health”, J. Res. Pharm., vol. 28, no. 5, pp. 1632–1652, 2025.
ISNAD Eriksen, Nilena et al. “Harnessing honey’s Nutraceutical Potential for Oral Health”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 28/5 (July 2025), 1632-1652.
JAMA Eriksen N, Shpati K, Haloci E, Qorri E, Rizaj X. Harnessing honey’s nutraceutical potential for oral health. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;28:1632–1652.
MLA Eriksen, Nilena et al. “Harnessing honey’s Nutraceutical Potential for Oral Health”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, vol. 28, no. 5, 2025, pp. 1632-5.
Vancouver Eriksen N, Shpati K, Haloci E, Qorri E, Rizaj X. Harnessing honey’s nutraceutical potential for oral health. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;28(5):1632-5.