Honey is a sweet liquid made from the nectar of flowers, collected and produced by bees. The taste and color of honey depend on the type of flower from which it was collected. Raw honey contains many important antioxidants such as organic acids and phenolic compounds (flavonoids, etc.). The combination of these compounds gives honey its antioxidant power.Honey has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications in people with type 2 diabetes. It can lower bad LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and inflammation, and raise good HDL cholesterol.