Royal jelly

  Royal jelly is a honey bee secretion that is used in the nutrition of larvae and adult queens.It is secreted from the glands in the hypopharynx of nurse bees, and fed to all larvae in the colony, regardless of sex or caste.

During the process of creating new queens, the workers construct special queen cells. The larvae in these cells are fed with copious amounts of royal jelly. This type of feeding triggers the development of queen morphology, including the fully developed ovaries needed to lay eggs.

Royal jelly is a gelatinous "super-food" that is produced by bees. It contains very high contents of water, sugar, protein, fat and a wide variety of vitamins, particularly vitamins A, B, C and E. It also contains minerals such as sulfur, magnesium, iron and zinc.

In nature, royal jelly is produced by worker bees as food for the queen bee. The queen bee, although genetically the same as the workers, lives between 4 and 5 years, while worker bees have an average lifespan of 45 to 60 days. The queen bee's longevity is attributed to her diet, as the queen bee feeds exclusively on royal jelly throughout her life.

Health benefits

The main benefits of royal jelly for your health include:

1. Increase immunity

Royal jelly contains flavonoids, which are organic compounds and fatty acids that are used to stimulate the body's defense cells. This can improve overall immune system functioning.

Furthermore, royal jelly has antimicrobial properties that are effective against various bacteria, such as P. aeruginosa and L. monocytogenes, for example.

2. Promote skin and hair health

Royal jelly is rich in water, antioxidants and nutrients,as well as amino acids that make-up collagen. It also contains vitamins C and E, which help keep the skin hydrated and rejuvenated. This can prevent the formation of wrinkles and reduce sagging skin.

Furthermore, these nutrients also strengthen fair strands and improve blood circulation in the scalp, giving hair a healthier and shiner appearance. Royal jelly can be found as an ingredient in various creams, soaps and shampoos.

3. Improve memory and concentration

Royal jelly is rich in B-vitamins, zinc and choline, as well as phenolic compounds, which provide the jelly with antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. This helps to improve memory and concentration, as well as prevent neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and dementia.