Royal Jelly is the name given to the substance produced by worker bees to feed the queen throughout her life. The queen bee, although genetically equal to workers, lives between 4 and 5 years, while workers have a life cycle of 45 to 60 days on average and feed on honey. The longevity of the queen bee is attributed to the benefit of her food, as the queen feeds exclusively on royal jelly throughout her life.
Royal jelly as a supplement can be found in the form of jelly, capsules or powder in health food stores, but there is no precise amount on the ideal amount of daily consumption, so ideally follow the instructions of the producer, which is written on the supplement package.
- Royal jelly is considered a superfood because it has high concentrations of water.
- Sugar.
- Proteins.
- Fats and a wide variety of vitamins.
- Including A.
- B.
- C and E.
- As well as minerals such as sulfur.
- Magnesium.
- Iron and zinc.
The main health benefits associated with royal jelly include
Royal jelly has a pasty consistency, is slightly yellow and has an acidic taste. It can be stored at temperatures below 10oC, in the refrigerator or frozen, for up to 18 months, and its intake in capsule form should never exceed 1g of pure royal jelly per day.
For its hydration benefits, it is common to find royal jelly as an ingredient in various cosmetic products, such as hair conditioners, massage creams, moisturizers and anti-wrinkle creams.
Royal jelly comes in capsule form. It can be found in health food stores, pharmacies and drugstores. To consume freeze-dried royal jelly, which is found in capsules, it is recommended to take 1 capsule a day with a little water. If you prefer natural royal jelly, you should put a small amount under the tongue for the body to absorb it better.