4. The Antioxidants in It Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is an important risk factor for heart disease, and honey may help lower it.

This is because it contains antioxidant compounds that have been linked to blood pressure lowering effects (13).

Studies in both rats and humans have shown modest reductions in blood pressure from consuming honey (14, 15).

Bottom Line:
Eating honey may lead to modest reductions in blood pressure, which is an important risk factor for heart disease.