ROYAL JELLY
Description: Royal Jelly is a thick, viscous, white pharyngeal gland secretion of worker Bees (Apis mellifera) that is fed to Queen Bees. In addition to Queen Bees, all Bee larvae are fed exclusively on Royal Jelly for the first three days of their lives. Future Queen Bees continue to be fed by Royal Jelly for the rest of the lives. Queen Bees are 50% larger than female worker Bees. It is believed that Royal Jelly is responsible for the additional Stamina and longevity of Queen Bees (who typically live for four to five years compared to worker Bees who live for approximately 40 days.
Health Benefits of Royal Jelly
Cardiovascular System
Royal Jelly helps to prevent Atherosclerosis
Royal Jelly helps to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (by reducing elevated Fibrinogen levels).
Royal Jelly helps to prevent Thrombosis (by reducing elevated Fibrinogen levels).
Digestive System
Royal Jelly is advocated (by Chinese herbalists) for the treatment of Gastric Ulcers.
Immune System
Royal Jelly stimulates the production of Antibodies.
Royal Jelly suppresses Gram-Positive types of Detrimental Bacteria (due to its Royalisin content) research including:
Royal Jelly prevents many forms of Cancer (due to Royal Jelly Specific Unsaturated Fatty Acids - 1-
Hydroxydecenoic Acid and 10-Hydroxy-2-Decenoic Acid):
Royal Jelly prevents and treats Leukemia (due to 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid).
Royal Jelly helps to prevent and treat Sarcomas (a group of Cancers).
Royal Jelly enhances the function of the Lymph Nodes.
Royal Jelly stimulates the production of Lymphocytes.
Royal Jelly increases the number of Cells (Splenocytes) in the Spleen.
Metabolism
Royal Jelly (50 - 100 mg per day) lowers total serum Cholesterol levels (by approximately 14%):
Royal Jelly increases HDL Cholesterol levels.
Royal Jelly (50 - 100 mg per day) lowers total serum Triglycerides levels (by approximately 10%).
Musculoskeletal System
Royal Jelly can cause significant alleviation of the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (due to Vitamin B5 and 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid).
Skin
Royal Jelly (cream applied topically) alleviates Dermatitis.
Royal Jelly (cream applied topically) alleviates Dry Skin
Royal Jelly (cream applied topically) is claimed to improve the health and appearance of the Skin:
Some substances in Royal Jelly (cream applied topically) may reverse the effects of some aspects the Aging Process in the Skin and may eliminate some shallow Wrinkles.
Royal Jelly (cream or ointment applied topically) helps to kill Warts.
Royal Jelly (consumed orally or cream/ointment applied topically) accelerates the healing of Wounds.
Royal Jelly Counteracts these Potentially Toxic Substances
Royal Jelly lowers elevated Fibrinogen levels. ]
Royal Jelly Contains these Substances (mg of Substance per 100 grams) Amino Acids: Carbohydrates:
Fatty Acids 10-Hydroxy-2-Decenoic Acid (10-HDA) 2,000 -6,400 2-Decendioic Acid
10-Hydroxydecanic Acid P-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid Beta-Sitosterol
Hormones: Estradiol Testosterone
Neurotransmitters: Acetylcholine
Proteins: Royalisin Collagen
Vitamins: Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2
Inositol Folic Acid
Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 Biotin
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Vitamin D Vitamin E
Contraindications
Immune System: People who are prone to Allergies should not consume Royal Jelly (it is claimed that some people have experienced severe Allergic reactions to Royal Jelly).
Respiratory System
Asthma patients should not consume Royal Jelly (it is claimed in some quarters that Royal Jelly has provoked existing Asthma in some Asthma patients).
This information has been provided by In-Tele-Health © 2002. At your request, additional research information may be available. Xanadu New Age Products & Services staff disclose that they are not medical professionals, do not dispense medical advice, and advise you to seek the advise of a medical professional in the event of a medical condition. The use of propolis is a decision made in whole by the user. Xanadu New Age Products & Services staff do not treat, prescribe, or make any recommendations at any time.
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