Royal Jelly
Royal jelly is secreted by the glands of young worker bees. Nurse bees feed the jelly to the larvae, which are up to three days old, whereas queen bees live exclusively on it. It is this distinctive food that decides whether a worker or a queen bee will hatch from the larva. When the honeycomb cells contain the largest amounts of royal jelly, beekeepers harvest it. Production of extensive amounts of royal jelly is, however, very demanding. It typically contains about-
- 60% to 70% water,
- 12% to 15% proteins,
- 10% to 16% sugar,
- 3% to 6% fats, and
- 2% to 3% vitamins, salts, and amino acids.
Its composition varies depending on geography and climate.
Benefits:
- Contains a Variety of Nutrients
- May Provide Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects
- May Reduce Heart Disease Risk by Impacting Cholesterol Levels
- May Aid Wound Healing and Skin Repair
- Specific Proteins May Lower Blood Pressure
- Regulates Blood Sugar by Reducing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation
- Antioxidant Properties May Support Healthy Brain Function
- May Increase Tear Secretion And Treat Chronic Dry Eyes
- May Provide Anti-Aging Effects Through Various Means
- May Support a Healthy Immune System
- Reduces Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
- May Treat Certain Symptoms of Menopause