HVN 1953 Metadata Record - Mānuka Honey for Digestive Health

This metadata record and it's attached files make statements about the kinds of data collected as part of this research, and set out policies for governance of that data, now and in the future.<b>Description:</b> This study was undertaken to understand more about functional dyspepsia, a common condition of recurring symptoms of indigestion that have no obvious cause but can have a profound adverse effect on quality of life. Honey has been used since ancient times to treat or prevent indigestion symptoms. Studies show that mānuka honey has unique natural compounds that could reduce inflammation in the upper gastrointestinal tract. This inflammation is associated with the symptoms of functional dyspepsia and reducing inflammation might improve indigestion symptoms.Comvita Ltd is a New Zealand owned mānuka honey manufacturer. They have recently identified a unique natural compound in mānuka honey, called Lepteridine™, which has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. There have been no clinical trials investigating the effects of manuka honey or Lepteridine™ on functional dyspepsia symptoms.In this study we will compare the effects of consuming mānuka honey containing different amounts of Lepteridine™, over six weeks, on functional dyspepsia symptoms, inflammation, and quality of life. This study will also help us to design future studies on the effects of consuming mānuka honey on symptoms of functional dyspepsia to gain a fuller understanding of the benefits of mānuka honey on this condition.