Inhibition of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i>by Commercial Honey

Abstract

Three brands of commercial honey were tested for their inhibitory effect on the growth of Helicobαcter pylori. H. pylori were isolated from gastric mucosa biopsy specimens using both pour plate and well inhibition zone techniques. At a concentration of 20% and above, all samples of honey were found to inhibit growth. This is the first report of the inhibitory effect of commercial honey on H. pylori. It may be of potential benefit in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease.

Dyspepsia and Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Analysis of 200 Kuwaiti Patients Referred for Endoscopy

“…Data on the prevalence and clinical significance of HP in developing countries are limited, particularly from the Arabian Gulf region. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] We conducted this study to determine the prevalence of HP among dyspeptic patients referred for endoscopy at our center, which provides open access endoscopy services to the nationals of Kuwait (population 1.8 million). We also set out to determine whether sociodemographic and clinical characteristics can distinguish patients with significant gastroduodenal pathology from those with non-ulcer dyspepsia.…”