Bee Royal Jelly

Royal jelly has become the ambassador of taking care of one’s health and fitness through the use of naturally occurring substances. The reason for this is plainly the amount of results this substance has shown amongst the populace. The success rate of royal jelly is so tremendous that the public almost believes this substance to be the elixir of life. Despite this rising popularity, it has been noted that people are not really aware of the intricacies of royal jelly with regard to its origin, its benefits, precautions, its forms etc. The following are some basic facts pertaining to this subject for the uninitiated consumers.

1. This substance is the primarily source of nutrition for honey bee larvae. Furthermore, this substance is also the reason why queen bees are different from normal drone and worker bees.
2. This substance consists of almost all types of nutrients that a human body requires. The following is its approximate composition.
   1. 60 to 70 percent water.
   2. 17 free amino acids.
   3. 15 percent of aspartic acid.
   4. 12 to 15 percent of carbohydrates.
   5. 12 percent proteins.
   6. Five to six percent lipids.
   7. Vitamins
3. The following is a list of some royal jelly benefits.
   1. It has anti aging properties.
   2. It has potential to modulate the immune systems i.e. keep it at an acceptable rate of activity.
   3. It promotes the generation of neural stem cells.
   4. It can stabilize a person’s cholesterol levels and hence his or her blood pressure levels too.
   5. It facilitates healing of wounds on the skin.
   6. It has antibiotic effects on infections whether fungal or bacterial.
   7. It can improve fertility for women and act as a naturally occurring Viagra for men.
4. Royal jelly is low on supply and high on demand which makes it rare and expensive. The reason for this is that a well handled bee hive can only produce around half a kilogram of this substance in a season of around five to six months.
5. The taste of this substance is bitter and hence it is usually found in forms that prevent its taste from reaching the user. These forms are pills, tablets, powder and liquids that have a base of honey.
6. Royal jelly can also have side effects for the unwary. Side effects are mainly allergic in nature and can range from simple rashes or sneezes to an anaphylactic attack.