Royal jelly is a gelatinous substance secreted from the glands of worker honey bees for consumption by the queen bee. Queen bees grows larger and live longer than worker bees. Royal jelly is the substance responsible for the queen's growth, longevity and fertility. In humans, royal jelly promotes a variety of health and wellness benefits. Royal jelly can be consumed, as fresh frozen, powdered concentrate or capsules. It can applied topically to the skin and/or scalp, and contains 12% protein, 5-6% lipids and 12-16% carbohydrates. Royal Jelly has a high vitamin count and contains 17 amino acids including all eight essential amino acids.
Inhibits Joint Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scientists in China working to develop a potential medicine for rheumatoid arthritis elected to study a compound found in royal jelly called 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid, or 10H2DA. Results from their clinical study found that 10H2DA blocked two pro-inflammatory signaling pathways. From this discovery, the scientists concluded that the royal jelly compound might hold significant value in inhibiting joint destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Reduces Side Effects of Chemo
Chemotherapy treats cancer while attacking our immune system and reducing our body's capability for defense. The high amino acid account in royal jelly helps the body rebuild good cells and strengthen the immune system. In doing so, royal jelly counteracts immune system debilitation that traditionally accompanies chemotherapy treatments.
Alleviates Symptoms of Depression
Royal jelly increases energy and vitality by correcting nutritional deficiencies present in most western diets. Symptoms of depression, including loss of energy, fatigue and change in sleep patterns, may be alleviated by royal jelly supplementation. Increases in energy levels that decrease depression symptoms naturally encourage improvement in overall depressive conditions. While studies conducted on rats show significant evidence that royal jelly alleviates depression symptoms, no such scientific evidence yet exists in studies conducted on humans. Because of this, it's important to consider royal jelly complementary to a comprehensive treatment approach to mood disorders. Royal jelly should not be substituted for prescribed anti-depressants without first speaking to your prescribing physician.
Improves Visual Functions
According to a study presented at the 7th German Apitherapy, Apipuncture and Bee Products Congress in 2009, royal jelly consumption benefits eye health. Patients with myopia reported improved visual functions and dilation of retinal arteries. In patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy, similar improvements of visual functioning were noted along with reduction of retinal blind spots. Age-related macular degeneration patients benefited from improved visual function as well. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, royal jelly also may treat more common eye disorders such as dry eye syndrome, keratopathy, keratistis, corneal ulcers, corneal opacities and conjunctivitis.
Increases Sperm Count and Testosterone
Anecdotal evidence has long suggested that royal jelly is a sexual tonic with the ability to reverse impotence, facilitate fertility and balance hormones. Science can now support these claims. A study published in the Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences in 2009 outlined clinical evidence demonstrating that royal jelly usage in rats increases sperm count and testosterone.
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