How do I identify real vs fake Manuka honey?

Look for verified MGO numbers on the label, a Batch#, and a phone number you can actually call. Real Manuka is rare, traceable, and never sold cheaply at supermarket scale.

What is MGO and why does it matter?

MGO (methylglyoxal) is the bio-active compound responsible for Manuka's unique antibacterial activity. Higher MGO = higher therapeutic value. We lab-test every batch.

How do I verify Batch# and lab certificates?

Every jar has a Batch#. Call the number on the label, give us the batch, and we'll send the corresponding lab certificate within 24 hours.

What's the difference between Bee Magic and big brands?

We are the importer — not a reseller. Bogdan personally visits the source. There is no blending, no synthetic additives, and no marketing fluff between you and the hive.

Shipping & return policy

Free US shipping on orders over $75. 30-day satisfaction guarantee on unopened jars. Damaged-in-transit? We replace it, no questions.

From Survivor to Survivor

Real Manuka Honey.
Real MGO.
Real Health Transformation.

Cancer survivor Bogdan Chugunov personally sources and controls every jar of authentic bio-active Manuka honey MGO550 / MGO850 — straight from New Zealand to your doorstep.

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2014: US distributor since
MGO 850: Highest bio-active grade
6,540+: LinkedIn followers

Bio-active Manuka honey dripping from wooden dipper

Lab-Verified MGO

Call the number on every label. Talk to a human. Check the batch.

US Distributor Since 2014

Packed in New Zealand

No Synthetic Additives

Lab-Tested MGO Levels

6,540+ LinkedIn Followers

Bogdan Chugunov, founder of Bee Magic & Health Republic

Founder · Manuka Honey Guru

The Founder's Story

From cancer survivor to natural health advocate.

2005
Cancer surgically removed — life turned upside down.
2008
Pivoted from prior business into natural supplements after a personal healing journey.
2014
Became US distributor after visiting New Zealand and learning directly from the founder.

"I believe these remedies directly and indirectly prevent mutated cells from converting into cancerous."

— Bogdan Chugunov

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Bestsellers

Hand-picked. Lab-tested. Personally guaranteed.

Every batch traceable. Every label includes a phone number — call us, talk to a human, verify your jar.

Best Seller

MGO 500+

Manuka Honey MGO 500+ Lozenges

$6.99$9.99

Limited Batch

Pure Himalayan

100% Raw Shilajit Resin 50g

$75.00$84.90

Bogdan's Pick

MGO 550 · Bio-Active

Bee Magic Manuka Honey MGO 550

$89.00$109.00

Highest Grade

MGO 850 · Bio-Active

Bee Magic Manuka Honey MGO 850

$149.00$179.00

Immune+

Concentrated Tincture

Propolis Extract 30%

$39.00$49.00

Digestive

Traditional Remedy

Siberian Cedar Sap Oleoresin

$45.00$55.00

The Inconvenient Truth

99% of Americans have never tasted real Manuka honey.

Big brands blend fake Manuka with regular honey. The FDA doesn't control MGO consistency. Most "Manuka" on US shelves is marketing — not medicine.

MGO. Methylglyoxal — the bio-active molecule. Numbers matter. We test every batch.

UMF / K-Factor. Trade-association ratings. Useful, but secondary to verified MGO.

"Active" vs "Bio-Active". Calling honey ‘Active’ is legally prohibited in NZ. We label honestly.

Call the number on our label. Talk to a human. Check the Batch# certificates. That's the difference.

Source · New Zealand

Native Manuka groves. Wild bees. Cold-extracted. Nothing else.

What Bee Magic Supports

Nature's pharmacy, backed by experience.

Immune Support

Respiratory Health

Digestive Health

Cancer Prevention Protocol

Antibacterial & Antiviral

H. Pylori Support

Stomach Polyps Suppression

Whole-Body Vitality

Bogdan's Protocols

The same routines he uses every single day.

Not medical advice — these are time-tested combinations Bogdan has refined over 9+ years of working with natural remedies.

Digestive Health

Preventive Protocol

Raw Shilajit resin + Chaga mushroom + Reishi — a daily morning routine to support gut lining, modulate inflammation, and restore mineral balance.

1/4 tsp Shilajit in warm water
Chaga extract — 2 capsules
Reishi tincture — 30 drops

Listen to the podcast episode

Immune Support

Naturally Strong

Bee Magic MGO 550 / MGO 850 paired with 30–40 drops of 30% propolis extract — Bogdan's personal daily protocol through cold and flu season.

1 tbsp Manuka MGO 550 (morning)
30–40 drops propolis 30% (twice daily)
Cedar sap oleoresin (optional, evening)

Listen to the podcast episode

Bogdan Chugunov speaks about Manuka honey MGO

Podcast Feature

Project Fitness with Chris — Ep. 108

"How Honey Heals"

Founder Interview

Bogdan Chugunov · CEO

Bee Magic & Health Republic

"Finally — Manuka honey I can actually trust. The taste, the texture, the energy are nothing like supermarket jars."

Verified · Trustpilot

6,540+

Professionals follow Bogdan on LinkedIn

YouTube

@ManukaHoneyGuru

9+ years of educational content on real vs fake Manuka honey.

About the Brand

We manufacture, import, and distribute directly to the USA.

Headquarters

2247 East 27 Str, 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11229

Answered honestly — by someone who answers the phone.

Talk to a human

Real Manuka Honey. Real MGO. Real Health Transformation.

From cancer survivor to natural health advocate.

Hand-picked. Lab-tested. Personally guaranteed.

Manuka Honey MGO 500+ Lozenges

100% Raw Shilajit Resin 50g

Bee Magic Manuka Honey MGO 550

Bee Magic Manuka Honey MGO 850

Propolis Extract 30%

Siberian Cedar Sap Oleoresin

99% of Americans have never tasted real Manuka honey.

Nature's pharmacy, backed by experience.

Immune Support

Respiratory Health

Digestive Health

Cancer Prevention Protocol

Antibacterial & Antiviral

H. Pylori Support

Stomach Polyps Suppression

Whole-Body Vitality

The same routines he uses every single day.

Preventive Protocol

Naturally Strong

We manufacture, import, and distribute directly to the USA.

Answered honestly — by someone who answers the phone.

Real Manuka Honey.
Real MGO.
Real Health Transformation.