Adults are usually fine, but if you have a weakened immune system—say, from chemo or an organ transplant—you might still be at risk. The same botulism spores that scare us about babies can also cause trouble in adults with compromised guts.
Also, if you’re on certain medications, honey can mess with how they work. It might interfere with blood thinners like warfarin. So check with your doctor before turning your tea into a medicinal experiment.
And never, ever eat raw honey from a hive you don’t know. It could contain grayanotoxins from rhododendron nectar, leading to “mad honey” poisoning—which sounds fun but involves vomiting, dizziness, and a weirdly low heart rate. Not exactly a party trick.
Too much of a good thing? Yes, even this.
Gulping down honey like it’s water can cause digestive issues. Bloating, gas, diarrhea—your gut might not appreciate the sudden onslaught of simple sugars.
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Some people even get a condition called “honey stomach,” which is just a fancy way of saying your intestines are screaming for mercy. Listen to your gut. Pun intended.
Also, honey is a FODMAP—a type of carbohydrate that can be problematic for people with IBS. You know that uncomfortable, “why does my belly look like I swallowed a watermelon” feeling? Yeah, honey can cause that.
