Royal jelly
Royal jelly is a milky secretion produced by worker honey bees. 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 for the development and nurturing of queen bees. Some people use royal jelly as medicine. Don’t confuse royal jelly with bee pollen or bee venom. Royal jelly is used for asthma, hay fever, liver disease, pancreatitis, sleep troubles (insomnia), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), stomach ulcers, kidney disease, bone fractures, menopausal symptoms, skin disorders, and high cholesterol. It is also used as a general health tonic, for fighting the effects of aging, and for boosting the immune system. Some people apply royal jelly directly to the skin as a tonic or to the scalp to encourage hair growth.
Mechanism of effect
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.”
Pharmacodynamic
Drug indications
Nutritional supplement
Dosage
The appropriate dose of royal jelly depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for royal jelly. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Drug contraindications
Pregnancy , Lactation , hypersensitivity to drug or its components. , bronchial asthma , infants less than 6 months of age
Side effects
abdominal pain , allergic reaction , Diarrhea , Throat irritation , hemorrhagic colitis , Asthma
Interactions
WarfarinAlerts
1-Don’t use royal jelly if you have asthma or allergies to bee products. It could cause some serious reactions, even death. 2- Royal jelly might lower blood pressure. If your blood pressure is already low, taking royal jelly might make it drop too much.
Points of recommendation
Royal jelly might make dermatitis worse.
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