Honey as a mood booster? new study explores natural supplement for depression

NCT ID NCT06723249

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether taking stingless bee honey daily for two months could improve depressive symptoms, memory, and brain health in adults with major depressive disorder. 45 participants either took the honey or nothing extra alongside their usual treatment. The goal was to see if this natural supplement could be a helpful addition to standard care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

    Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia

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