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Royal Jelly.
Royal jelly is one of the natural foods revered as a fountain of youth
since the dawn of history. The healing power and health benefits of
royal jelly are still one of the most sought-after subjects in modern time.
Royal Jelly is a substance of complex chemical structure produced by
the young nurse bees as larva food. Although it is not quite as well
known as bee pollen, royal jelly equals pollen in its salutary effects.
Biochemically speaking, royal jelly is very complex. It is a very rich
source of proteins and contains eight essential amino acids, important
fatty acids, sugars, sterols and phosphorous compounds as well as
acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is needed to transmit nerve messages
from cell to cell. Too little of this compound makes individuals prone to
Alzheimer's disease.
The young nurse bees make royal jelly, it is a secretion from glands on
the tops of their heads. For 2-3 days, royal jelly is the only food given
to all young larvae in their maturation process, while for the queen
larvae, it is the specific food for their whole life period. During the 3
days in which the worker bee larvae are fed on royal jelly, they reach
the maximum development; their weight multiplies about 250 times.
The queen (fed only on royal jelly for her entire life) reaches maturity 5
days earlier than the worker bees; and, when she is fully grown, her
weight is double that of the working bee.
Royal jelly also contains vitamins, such as pantothenic acid, minerals
and phytosterols. Neopterin, or 2-amino-6- (1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl)-4
(3H)-pteridinone, was initially isolated from royal jelly. Neopterin is also
found in humans, and, although its precise role is not known, it
appears to play an important role in the human immune system
Royal jelly is one of the natural foods revered as a fountain of youth
since the dawn of history. The healing power and health benefits of
royal jelly are still one of the most sought-after subjects in modern time.
Royal Jelly is a substance of complex chemical structure produced by
the young nurse bees as larva food. Although it is not quite as well
known as bee pollen, royal jelly equals pollen in its salutary effects.
Biochemically speaking, royal jelly is very complex. It is a very rich
source of proteins and contains eight essential amino acids, important
fatty acids, sugars, sterols and phosphorous compounds as well as
acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is needed to transmit nerve messages
from cell to cell. Too little of this compound makes individuals prone to
Alzheimer's disease.
The young nurse bees make royal jelly, it is a secretion from glands on
the tops of their heads. For 2-3 days, royal jelly is the only food given
to all young larvae in their maturation process, while for the queen
larvae, it is the specific food for their whole life period. During the 3
days in which the worker bee larvae are fed on royal jelly, they reach
the maximum development; their weight multiplies about 250 times.
The queen (fed only on royal jelly for her entire life) reaches maturity 5
days earlier than the worker bees; and, when she is fully grown, her
weight is double that of the working bee.
Royal jelly also contains vitamins, such as pantothenic acid, minerals
and phytosterols. Neopterin, or 2-amino-6- (1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl)-4
(3H)-pteridinone, was initially isolated from royal jelly. Neopterin is also
found in humans, and, although its precise role is not known, it
appears to play an important role in the human immune system
Royal jelly may have favorable lipid effects, including cholesterol-lowering effects. There is very preliminary evidence that it may
have some antibiotic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and anti-cancer effects.
It has been claimed, anecdotally, for some time that royal jelly has anti-inflammatory effects and wound-healing properties.
These claims were given preliminary support in a study of streptozotocin-diabetic rats. The researchers were looking for a
hypoglycemic effect from royal jelly; none was found, but the researchers noted that royal jelly showed some anti-inflammatory
activity and that it shortened healing time in desquamated skin lesions.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Allergic reactions are the most common side effect. Allergic reactions from oral intake of royal jelly can range from very mild
(e.g., mild gastrointestinal upset) to more severe reactions, including asthma, anaphylaxis (shock), intestinal bleeding, and even
death in people who are extremely allergic to bee products.18 19 20 People who are allergic to bee pollen, honey, or conifer
and poplar trees should not use royal jelly orally. Topical use of royal jelly has been reported to cause skin irritations in some
people.
Individuals who are allergic to bees and honey, and those who have asthma, can face real dangers if they take royal jelly.
Reactions ranging from bronchial spasms, skin irritations, and asthma attacks, to more severe anaphylactic shock, and even
death, have been reported from its ingestion. Individuals with compromised immune systems should also be aware. Consult your
Doctor before taking this, or any other substance you even remotely suspect may cause death.
have some antibiotic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and anti-cancer effects.
It has been claimed, anecdotally, for some time that royal jelly has anti-inflammatory effects and wound-healing properties.
These claims were given preliminary support in a study of streptozotocin-diabetic rats. The researchers were looking for a
hypoglycemic effect from royal jelly; none was found, but the researchers noted that royal jelly showed some anti-inflammatory
activity and that it shortened healing time in desquamated skin lesions.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Allergic reactions are the most common side effect. Allergic reactions from oral intake of royal jelly can range from very mild
(e.g., mild gastrointestinal upset) to more severe reactions, including asthma, anaphylaxis (shock), intestinal bleeding, and even
death in people who are extremely allergic to bee products.18 19 20 People who are allergic to bee pollen, honey, or conifer
and poplar trees should not use royal jelly orally. Topical use of royal jelly has been reported to cause skin irritations in some
people.
Individuals who are allergic to bees and honey, and those who have asthma, can face real dangers if they take royal jelly.
Reactions ranging from bronchial spasms, skin irritations, and asthma attacks, to more severe anaphylactic shock, and even
death, have been reported from its ingestion. Individuals with compromised immune systems should also be aware. Consult your
Doctor before taking this, or any other substance you even remotely suspect may cause death.