The GP, who is a regular on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, said a spoonful of one food product could ease symptomsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
The TV doctor recommends this brand of Manuka honey for it’s many health benefits(Image: Getty Images)
TV doctor Hilary Jones has a ‘lovely’ remedy for those suffering with ‘razor blade’ sore throats at the moment.
The GP, who is a regular on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, said a spoonful of one food product could ease symptoms.
Although honey is known for its ability to soothe colds, Manuka honey has extra benefits, the medic said.
Due to its high levels of Methylglyoxal (MGO) – a compound linked to antibacterial and antimicrobial effects – it can help fight bacteria and infections.
Dr Hilary said: “Current NHS Covid advice is to have a teaspoon of honey for a razor blade sore throat.
“I recommend Manuka honey as this particular honey has a soothing texture and unique measurable antibacterial qualities that can help calm sore throats and support a faster recovery with no side effects whatsoever except a lovely taste in the mouth.”
Shoppers can get their hands on Mauka honey products from just £5.25 at Manuka Doctor, a brand Dr Hilary has worked with for almost 10 years.
The Manuka Doctor’s Immunity Bundle is now £19.50 down from £27.50, and includes Manuka honey lozenges, Immune Defence Spray, Immune Defence Syrup and High Strength Vitamin D Capsules.
The Mirror reports that there is also the 100 MGO Twin Pack Squeezy, which has been reduced to £11.70 down from £14.70, and offers shoppers two squeezy bottles of Manuka honey.
A triple pack of Manuka Lozenges were also available for £10.
Alternatives include the Hilltop Premium Manuka Honey 250+ MGO 225g jar, which costs £12 from Tesco.
There’s also this Egmont Honey Manuka Honey MGO 40+, which costs £2 for a 40g jar at Holland and Barrett. It’s said to be ‘a rich complex tasting honey’ with antibacterial properties.
Manuka Doctor’s products have plenty of fans, however.
One claimed: “I took Manuka honey every day during my episode of Covid. My sore throat improved, as did my recovery.”
A second customer said: “Just love the strong taste, especially with Greek yoghurt.
“When I recently had Covid, I was having a tsp every day, very soothing for my throat.”
The jars of honey were a favourite for another, who wrote: “I much prefer the jar, in the squeezy bottle it doesn’t seem like the same consistency, it might just be me.”