Antioxidant properties of honey. Although free radicals of oxygen are a natural byproduct of metabolism within the organism, they cause cellular damage and breakdown the structure of DNA. Exactly these processes cause premature aging. Antioxidants bind these dangerous molecules, preventing their harmful effects. Unlike synthetic compounds, honey represents a natural product that does not carry side effects which can be harmful to health. Among the compounds found in honey; vitamin C, catalase enzymes, peroxides, glucose oxydase and phenol compounds have antioxidant properties. Honey also contains flavonoids and carotinoids. High levels of these indicators ensure a high level of antioxidants in honey. Antioxidant properties of honey act as an antidepressant during high emotional, physical and intellectual stress (As an example, Bashkir honey is supplied to the international space station and is part of the daily meals of astronauts, and it is also used by deep sea divers).
What are antioxidants and how do they affect the human body. You can review this in this link. Because honey is a natural biological product, it never has the same chemical composition. Chemical composition depends on the botanical origin of honey. Each particular batch of honey has a unique pollen composition, since different species of plants grow and bloom at different times and in different locations, (mountains, meadows, forests). From the location of a single apiary, bees are able to collect nectar at a radius greater than 3-5km. We conduct antioxidant property test for each batch of our honey in an independent laboratory "Brunswick Laboratories, Wareham, MA. USA" details at D080301J.

What are free radicals?
This is an atom or a molecule that has an "unpaired electron" meaning that it’s not in a pair and is able to bond to other atoms.
Anti-oxidation (Antioxidants) – It is a molecule that has the ability to slow or prevent the process of oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction where the electrons of the oxidizing agent are carried over to another agent. Oxidizing reactions can be carried out by free radicals, which begin chain reactions of damaging cells. Anti-oxidation reactions limit these chain reactions by eliminating free radicals and slowing other oxidation reactions. In the process of this anti-oxidation, reagents like thilos and polythenol are reduced.
A negative charge gives the free radical an electron which is captured with the help an enzyme present in the mitochondria. Consequently, this process prevents normal function of the cell.
A higher content of metals in our body dictates a higher free radical activity.
If a free radical molecule interacts with an atom of metal in our body, its negative effects are multiplied. This is why it’s very important to eliminate toxic metals from our bodies.
How do free radicals promote illnesses?
Free radicals contribute to the development of different illnesses. All chemical reactions are linked to the exchange of electrons. The body makes energy and in the process of metabolizing nutrients, oxidation occurs, providing energy to free radicals. Curiously enough, this mechanism of energy production, that is necessary for life, can represent danger of cellular damage. Oxidation of matter can be viewed as a “controlled fire”, which releases energy but also this fire produces “sparks” which cause cellular damage. In this analogy “sparks” are free electrons which escape from the controlled reaction. These unpaired electrons immediately form free radicals which are unstable.