Sore throat or strep throat, also known as streptococcal sore throat, is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes.
A scientific study conducted in 2016 was published in the Journal of Food Biochemistry. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jfbc.12249
Turmeric, honey and whey proteins are widely consumed all over the world and have been associated with multiple health benefits.
Synergistic and/or additive antimicrobial effects of curcumin, Manuka honey (MH) and whey protein isolate (WPI) were tested against various Gram positive and negative bacterial strains for development of functional foods.
This in vitro study found that the synergistic and additive antimicrobial activity of manuka honey and curcumin showed 100% complete inhibition against Streptococcus pyogenes, demonstrating potent antibacterial outcomes.
