If we only hear the name, we often think that royal jelly naturally comes from bees. But that’s just a common name, it doesn’t fully represent the source of this nutrient-rich liquid. Whereas, royal jelly is just a food secreted by worker bees to feed the queen bee, its name leads people to mistakenly think that royal jelly is secreted by the queen bee.
Royal jelly is a combination of honey, bee pollen and worker bee enzymes, creating a special nutrient, ivory white, thick like butter, and will be released from the jaws of worker bees to feed the queen and young larvae.
Uses of royal jelly
The ingredients that make up royal jelly include water, carbohydrates, protein and fat. However, the complete chemical composition of royal jelly is still unknown, and its beneficial effects on health are thought to come from the special proteins and fatty acids of royal jelly.
Royal jelly contains nine specialized glycoproteins collectively known as royal jelly proteins (MRJP) and two fatty acids, trans-10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid and 10-Hydroxydecanoic acid. In addition, royal jelly also contains several B vitamins and trace minerals. Some of the vitamins commonly found in royal jelly include:
– Thiamine (B1)
– Riboflavin (B2)
– Pantothenic acid (B5)
– Pyridoxine (B6)
– Niacin (B3)
– Folic acid (B9)
– Inositol (B8)
– Biotin (B7)
The nutrients found in royal jelly may offer some very potential health benefits. This is its extraordinary use. However, more research is needed on this effect.
Can provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
May reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by influencing cholesterol levels
– Can help wound healing and skin recovery
– Special protein in royal jelly can lower blood pressure
– Regulates blood sugar by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation
Antioxidant properties may support healthy brain function
– Can increase tear production and treat chronic dry eyes
– Can provide anti-aging effects
– Can support a healthy immune system
– Reduce the side effects of cancer treatment
– Can treat some menopausal symptoms
Some frequently asked questions about royal jelly
Should you drink royal jelly regularly?
Nutrition experts say that royal jelly can be used regularly with the right dosage to provide the best health and beauty. For adults it is recommended to use royal jelly 2 times a day, every time 1/2 teaspoon and children should use a dose of 1/8 teaspoon for children over 2 years.
You can use royal jelly regularly because in royal jelly there are up to 13% fatty acids, proteins, hydroxy acids which are important substances for the immune system. In which, 10-HAD has antibacterial, anti-cancer and skin care properties. In addition, royal jelly also contains phospholipids that are beneficial for movement and brain activity. The globulins in royal jelly help boost the immune system and provide an abundance of insulin.
Is it dangerous to drink a lot of royal jelly?
According to experts, in addition to the great effects and benefits that royal jelly brings, excessive use of this product can easily lead to consequences for users such as allergies, rashes or even allergies, even stomach ulcers.
People who shouldn’t drink royal jelly
Although royal jelly is very good, but everyone’s body is also very different, so the use of royal jelly needs to be adjusted to the health status of each person. Here are people who should not drink royal jelly:
Children under the age of 13 have normal physical conditions
The ingredients of royal jelly contain quite a lot of hormones, helping to improve the physiological problems of men and women and stimulate libido. Therefore, when children under the age of puberty start, the use of royal jelly will cause the child to experience early puberty, thus affecting the life and development of the child.
Physically sensitive people
In the composition of royal jelly contains substances that directly affect the stomach lining of the wearer, so those who are physically sensitive will have unwanted side effects, directly affecting the health of the stomach.
People who are allergic to pollen, asthmatics
Royal jelly is absorbed from the pollen to feed the queen bee. Therefore, people with pollen allergies cannot use royal jelly. Because the composition of royal jelly also contains part of the poison that can make allergy sufferers more susceptible to disease or asthma sufferers will find it more difficult to breathe.
Not for people with low blood pressure
People with low blood pressure when using royal jelly will make their blood pressure drop suddenly and severely, greatly affecting the health of the user.
People suffering from stomach pain and diarrhea
Royal jelly will cause intestinal irritation leading to intestinal dysfunction, making the patient feel more uncomfortable and defecate more.
People with fever or infectious disease
For people with fever or infectious diseases who need to lower their body temperature, the use of royal jelly will increase the duration of the fever, causing some unwanted complications.
Pregnancy
Because royal jelly has a stimulant, it has the effect of stimulating the uterus to shrink. This interferes with fetal development.
People with low blood sugar
Royal jelly contains high levels of insulin which helps control high sugar levels. Therefore, it is very good for diabetics. However, people with low blood sugar or low blood sugar often have negative reactions when using it
People taking anticoagulants
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center warns that people taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) should not take royal jelly. Because royal jelly can cause internal bleeding.
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