Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University (Belfast) have recently created the first of its kind 3D printed cacao-based health supplement. The nutritional benefits of Greek honey hold a key role at this innovative development, as an integral part of the making process.
Greek honey, in all its varieties, is globally praised for its unique characteristics as well as is exceptional nutritional value. This very quality inspired the team of researchers from Queen’s University Belfast to base their innovative new health supplement on the enriched profile of Greek honey. Specifically, the team collaborated with Greek beekeper Ioannis Argyris, who supplied the team with Raw Vitex Honey and Raw Lavandula Angustifolia Honey from Euboea Island, along with Raw Jerusalem sage honey. These honeys contain thyme and asfaka (Greek sage) both known for their strong antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Commenting on the importance of this study, Professor Dimitrios Lamprou, Lead on the project and Chair of Biofabrication and Advanced Manufacturing from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast, stated: “Greek honey has a complex chemical composition that makes it a valuable nutritional ingredient for good health. This study has shown that the honey investigated has multiple beneficial properties, making them valuable both for improving health and for preventing and treating various diseases”.
All in all, these scientific findings highlight the Greek honey’s potential to enhance the palatability of 3D-printed health supplements, suggesting it could also play a vital role in the future of personalized medicine.
