Royal Jelly is a viscous, biological substance secreted by the glands of worker bees. It is a whitish, creamy liquid. In fact, the queen owes to this her size & longevity.
Royal jelly is known for its various beneficial properties and nutritional value. To be precise, it is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids, while it contains vitamins & trace elements.
In terms of color and taste, it has a slightly acidic taste, due to its low pH and whitish pale color.
Royal jelly contains proteins and amino acids. In particular, it is rich in aspartic and glutamic acid. Aspartic acid plays a major role in energy production in the body and helps send chemical signals to the nervous system, while glutamic acid helps with learning and memory.
Contains all B-complex vitamins: Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), Vitamin B7 (biotin), Vitamin B9.
It also contains minerals, mainly iron, potassium, sodium, calcium, zinc, manganese and copper.
In addition, the royal jelly:
- Helps heal wounds
- It can benefit people with type 2 diabetes
- Regulates cholesterol levels
- It can reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome
It is suitable for people with diabetes, anemia, oral or eye problems, cardiovascular diseases, skin diseases, as well as for people with psychological fluctuations.
In general, royal jelly is good to take in difficult times, to treat fatigue & exhaustion.
The best way to consume it is in the morning after you get up, place it under your tongue for a few minutes so that it dissolves and it is absorbed on an empty stomach. This way, you will get all the nutrients of royal jelly.