Uses and Benefits of Royal Jelly

Royal Jelly is a milky secretion produced by worker bees (Apis mellifera). It is rich in carbohydrates,proteins,amino acids,fatty acids,vitamins and minerals.Royal jelly gets its name from being used as food for the queen bee.Its composition varies by geography and climate.People use royal jelly to treat menopausal symptoms.It is also used to treat hay fever,diabetes,premenstrual syndrome (PMS),obesity,dry eye syndrome,and many other uses,but there is not enough scientific evidence to support these uses.Do not confuse royal jelly with bee pollen,beeswax,bee venom,honey or propolis.Also don't confuse it with apitherapy.these are different.

Uses & Effectiveness 

• May be effective

• Menopausal symptoms.Taking royal jelly by mouth, alone or with other ingredients,seems to improve menopausal symptoms to some extent.But it's unclear whether applying royal jelly to the skin helps.

May not work

• Pollen allergy.Taking royal jelly by mouth before and during pollen season does not seem to improve seasonal allergies.

• Diabetes.Taking royal jelly by mouth does not seem to improve blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

•  Physical performance of older adults.Taking royal jelly orally doesn't seem to improve grip strength, walking or balance in older adults living in nursing homes.There is interest in using royal jelly for many other purposes,but there is not enough reliable information to say whether it is useful.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth:Royal jelly is POSSIBLY SAFE when used short-term.It is usually well tolerated.But people with asthma or allergies may experience anaphylaxis.When applied to the skin:Royal jelly is POSSIBLY SAFE for up to 6 months.It may cause skin irritation and rash in some people.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth:Royal jelly is POSSIBLY SAFE when used short-term.Doses up to 4.8 grams per day have been used safely for up to 1 year. It is usually well tolerated. But people with asthma or allergies may experience anaphylaxis.When applied to the skin:Royal jelly is POSSIBLY SAFE for up to 6 months.It may cause skin irritation and rash in some people.Pregnancy and breast-feeding:There isn't enough reliable information to know if royal jelly is safe during pregnancy or breast-feeding.To be on the safe side, avoid using.Children: Children 5-16 years of age may be safe when given oral royal jelly for up to 6 months.Interactions,Moderate interaction,Use this combination with caution,Warfarin (coumarin) interaction with royal jelly,Royal jelly might increase the effects of warfarin.Taking royal jelly with warfarin might increase your risk of bruising or bleeding.Medications for high blood pressure (antihypertensive drugs) interacts with royal jelly.Royal jelly might lower blood pressure.Taking royal jelly with blood pressure-lowering medicines may cause blood pressure to drop too low.Monitor your blood pressure closely.

Dosing

Royal Jelly is most commonly taken by adults at a dose of 1000 mg orally per day for up to 6 months.It is also used on the skin in different types of products, including fresh royal jelly, vaginal creams,vaginal solutions,and ointments.Talk to a healthcare provider to find out which type of product and dosage is best for a particular situation.