What is royal jelly ?

Royal jelly is a milky secretion produced by worker honeybees. It typically contains about 60% to 70% water, 12% to 15% proteins, 10% to 16% sugar, 3% to 6% fats, and 2% to 3% vitamins, salts, and amino acids. Its composition varies depending on geography and climate. This product gets its name from the fact that bees use it to nurture queen bees. Some people use royal jelly as medicine. Don't confuse royal jelly with bee pollen, beeswax, bee venom, or propolis. Royal jelly is used for symptoms of menopause. It is also used for diabetes, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), obesity, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. How does it work ? There is very little scientific information available about the effects of royal jelly in people. In animals, royal jelly seems to have some activity against tumors and the development of "hardening of the arteries."

What are the uses & effectiveness ?

Possibly Effective for Symptoms of menopause. Most research shows that taking royal jelly for 8 weeks can improve symptoms of menopause. Also, applying royal jelly in the vagina may improve quality of life and sexual problems in some people. But applying estrogen inside the vagina seems to work better for reducing vaginal inflammation. Possibly Ineffective for Hay fever. Taking royal jelly by mouth for 3-6 months before and during pollen season does not seem to improve stuffy nose, sneezing, or eye discomfort in children with seasonal allergies. Diabetes. Taking royal jelly does not seem to improve blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Physical performance in elderly adults. Taking royal jelly does not seem to improve hand grip strength, walking, or balance in elderly people living in a nursing home. There is interest in using royal jelly for a number of other purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.

What are the side effects?

Royal jelly is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken at appropriate doses. Doses up to 4.8 grams per day for up to 1 year have been used safely. In people with asthma or allergies, royal jelly might cause serious allergic reactions. When applied to the skin: Royal jelly is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to the skin appropriately. However, it has caused inflammation and allergic rash when applied to the scalp.

What are the precautions and warnings?

Royal jelly is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken at appropriate doses. Doses up to 4.8 grams per day for up to 1 year have been used safely. In people with asthma or allergies, royal jelly might cause serious allergic reactions. When applied to the skin: Royal jelly is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to the skin appropriately. However, it has caused inflammation and allergic rash when applied to the scalp. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if royal jelly is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. Children: Royal jelly is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth for up to 6 months in children 5-16 years of age. Asthma or allergies: Don't use royal jelly if you have asthma or allergies to bee products. It could cause some serious reactions, even death. Inflamed skin (dermatitis): Royal jelly might make dermatitis worse.

What are the interactions?

Moderate InteractionBe cautious with this combination Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with ROYAL JELLY Royal jelly might increase the effects of warfarin (Coumadin). Taking royal jelly with warfarin (Coumadin) might result in an increased chance of bruising or bleeding. Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with ROYAL JELLY Royal jelly seems to decrease blood pressure. Taking royal jelly along with medications for high blood pressure might cause your blood pressure to go too low.



Some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), furosemide (Lasix), and many others.

What is the dosing?

The following doses have been studied in scientific research: BY MOUTH: Symptoms of menopause: 1000 mg of royal jelly has been taken daily for 8 weeks. One or two capsules of a product containing royal jelly and flower pollen has been used for up to 12 weeks. Two capsules of a product containing royal jelly, evening primrose oil, damiana, and ginseng has been taken daily for 4 weeks.