The right carbohydrates
Honey contains two primary sugars: glucose and fructose. They're not the same. Glucose enters the bloodstream fast — it's available within minutes of eating. Fructose takes a longer route through the liver and releases more gradually. This combination gives you an immediate lift plus sustained energy across a full training session.
Most pre-workout supplements use maltodextrin, sucrose or artificial stimulants to replicate this effect. Raw honey delivers it naturally, with no additives, no proprietary blends and nothing you can't spell.
What this means for your training
Start your session with immediate available glucose. Sustain it through to the final set with a steady fructose release. No spike. No wall. No crash.
Fructose — slow release, sustained energy
Glucose — fast release, immediate energy
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Natural enzymes that work.
Raw honey contains several naturally occurring enzymes — most importantly diastase (amylase) and invertase. These help break down carbohydrates during digestion, making the energy in honey more accessible than the same sugars consumed in isolation.
Heat destroys these enzymes. This is why the difference between raw and processed honey is significant, not cosmetic. Any honey that has been heated above 40°C to speed bottling or extend shelf life has lost this activity entirely. MyHoney is never heated above hive temperature. Our batch tests measure diastase activity directly — the number is on the report.
Why diastase activity matters on the lab report
Diastase number (DN) measures enzyme activity. A DN above 8 is considered good. Processed honey often falls below 3. Our batch report publishes this number openly — you can check it.
Antimicrobial activity — real and measurable.
Raw honey produces hydrogen peroxide through an enzyme reaction — this is one of its well-documented antimicrobial properties. Combined with its low water activity and naturally acidic pH, raw honey creates an environment that is genuinely hostile to bacterial growth.
For athletes, this matters beyond the jar. Regular training puts stress on the immune system. Eating raw honey as part of a daily protocol has been associated with supporting immune function — not through marketing claims, but through the actual biological compounds present in every spoonful.
Not a medicine. A food that works.
We're not allowed to make health claims that exceed UK food law. What we can say is that these compounds are real, measurable, and present in every batch we test. The lab report shows you exactly what's in yours.
Pollen, flavonoids & polyphenols
Wildflower honey contains pollen from multiple plant species, along with flavonoids and polyphenols that act as antioxidants. These compounds are associated with reducing oxidative stress — something athletes produce in higher quantities than sedentary people due to training load.
Single-flower honeys (like acacia) have a cleaner taste but a narrower micronutrient profile. Wildflower honey, by drawing from multiple species across a season, accumulates a broader range of these compounds. This is why we use wildflower specifically — not just for flavour, but for what's in it.
Post-session glycogen restoration
After training, your muscles need to replenish glycogen — the stored carbohydrate used during exercise. The fructose in honey is particularly effective at restoring liver glycogen, while the glucose component begins restoring muscle glycogen directly.
Taking honey within 30 minutes of finishing a session supports this process. A teaspoon stirred into a post-workout drink or taken directly is enough. You don't need a recovery product. You need carbohydrates — and honey is one of the cleanest, most bioavailable forms available.
The MyHoney protocol — recovery
One tablespoon within 30 minutes of finishing your session. Mix into a protein shake, stir into warm water, or eat directly. Simple. No measuring. No scoops. No timing windows.