Pourmoradian, S., Mahdavi, R., Mobasseri, M., Faramarzi, E., & Mobasseri, M. (2014, May). Effects of royal jelly supplementation on glycemic control and oxidative stress factors in type 2 diabetic female: A randomized clinical trial [Abstract]. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, 20(5), 347–352 Royal jelly is a highly regarded substance within cultures worldwide. It’s considered as being a highly prized and precious product, due to: Peng CC, Sun HT, Lin IP, Kuo PC, Li JC. The functional property of royal jelly 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid as a melanogenesis inhibitor. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2017;17(1):392. doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1888-8 Did you know that royal jelly is actually an important step in becoming a queen bee? Just like honey, RJ originates from beehives — however, bees produce these substances for very different reasons.

While honey provides energy for the worker bees, RJ acts as the main source of food for the colony’s queen. A royal treatment indeed, and likely how the name was derived. It eases menopausal symptoms. Preliminary research has shown that royal jelly protects against osteoporosis by decreasing bone resorption (anti-osteoclastic). Osama H, Abdullah A, Gamal B, et al. Effect of Honey and Royal Jelly against Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Patients with Cancer. J Am Coll Nutr. 2017 Jul;36(5):342-346. View abstract. Sieder, C. [Comment on Edith Szanto, Doris Gruber, M. Sator, W. Knogler and J. C. Huber: Placebo controlled study of Melbrosia in treatment of climacteric symptoms]. Wien.Med.Wochenschr. 1995;145(1):17. View abstract.Laporte, J. R., Ibaanez, L., Vendrell, L., and Ballarin, E. Bronchospasm induced by royal jelly. Allergy 1996;51(6):440. View abstract. Lambrinoudaki, I., Augoulea, A., Rizos, D., Politi, M., Tsoltos, N., Moros, M., ... Moutsatsou, P. (2016, May 26). Greek-origin royal jelly improves the lipid profile of postmenopausal women [Abstract]. Gynecological Endocrinology, 32(10), 835–839 In fact, there is no formal safety assessment of royal jelly by the FDA or any other regulatory body. As a result, the contents of royal jelly products may vary. Lambrinoudaki I, Augoulea A, Rizos D, et al. Greek-origin royal jelly improves the lipid profile of postmenopausal women. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2016;32(10):835-839. doi:10.1080/09513590.2016.1188281

The combination of royal jelly, evening primrose oil, damiana, and ginseng are often used together to help decrease menopausal symptoms like fatigue and mood swings. 5. Improves Collagen Levels for Great Skin Product Ingredients: Royal Jelly contains a wealth of vitamins from the vitamin B group with the highest amount being vitamin B5, pantothenic acid (THE ENERGY VITAMIN). Acetylcholine, necessary for proper functioning of the brain and the nervous system, is found abundantly in Royal Jelly. Royal Jelly contains approximately 18 amino acids. Chupin SP, Sivokhov VL Bulnaeva GI. Use of Apilak (royal jelly) in sports medicine. Sports Training, Medicine & Rehabilitation. 1988;1(1):13-15. Salama S, Shou Q, Abd El-Wahed AA, et al. Royal jelly: beneficial properties and synergistic effects with chemotherapeutic drugs with particular emphasis in anticancer strategies. Nutrients. 2022;14(19):4166. doi:10.3390/nu14194166 When taken by mouth: Royal jelly is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken at appropriate doses. Doses up to 4.8 grams per day for up to 1 year have been used safely. In people with asthma or allergies, royal jelly might cause serious allergic reactions. 3. Is royal jelly good for gut health?Honey has long been known as an aid in wound healing. Studies reveal that there are also important benefits of royal jelly for skin, especially for wound healing. Kamakura, M., Mitani, N., Fukuda, T., and Fukushima, M. Antifatigue effect of fresh royal jelly in mice. J.Nutr.Sci.Vitaminol.(Tokyo) 2001;47(6):394-401. View abstract. All bee larvae are fed royal jelly for the first few days of their life. But it’s the larvae that’s selected to go on to become queen bees that are bathed in royal jelly to create more substantial, queen-shaped cells, which then go on to become to rule future bee colonies. Queen bees eat royal jelly throughout their entire life. 1 Chiu HF, Chen BK, Lu YY, et al. Hypocholesterolemic efficacy of royal jelly in healthy mild hypercholesterolemic adults. Pharm Biol. 2017;55(1):497-502. View abstract.

Matsushita H, Shimizu S, Morita N, et al. Effects of royal jelly on bone metabolism in postmenopausal women: a randomized, controlled study. Climacteric. 2021;24(2):164-170. doi:10.1080/13697137.2020.1806815Though the exact mechanism remains unclear, specific proteins in royal jelly may help lower cholesterol ( 7). Harwood, M., Harding, S., Beasley, R., and Frankish, P. D. Asthma following royal jelly. N.Z.Med.J. 8-23-1996;109(1028):325. View abstract. Royal Jelly is one of nature’s richest health foods containing a wide range of essential nutritional elements (vitamins, amino acids, minerals, proteins and enzymes). In the study, histamine response to allergens was immediately suppressed, showing that it may help relieve seasonal allergy symptoms. However, more research is still needed to completely validate its allergen-suppressing abilities. 2. Supports Cognitive Function & May Help Alzheimer’s Patients