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Beehive Products - Royal Jelly Royal Jelly is a creamy white substance synthesized by the common worker bee for the sole nourishment of the Queen bee. On the previous page we mentioned that the Queen's remarkable levels of energy, longevity and reproductive capability are due to her diet of royal jelly. The Queen is hatched from the same egg as the worker bee but is selected to receive a diet of pure royal jelly, while the common worker bee feeds off honey and other substances around the hive. Royal Jelly transforms the queen into an incredible insect, enhancing her physical performance to remarkable levels. Not surprisingly, man has shown much interest in this substance, regarding it as the ‘elixir’ or ‘crown jewel’ of the hive. Many studies have been performed to try to establish its nutritional content and the effect of its nutrients on living beings. Despite these extensive studies, the actual chemical make-up of royal jelly is still something of a mystery. The chemical composition of Royal Jelly: it contains approximately 12% protein, 5-6% lipids and 12-15% carbohydrates. It’s B Vitamin content is high, and with 17 amino acids, including all 8 essential amino acids, it is a nutritious hormone-rich substance that also contains around 15% aspartic acid, which is important for tissue growth, muscle and cell regeneration. It may well be the high ‘Amino Acid’ content that gives royal jelly its real power. So what might it do for me? - Well, everyone is different, but many people take royal jelly for energy and stamina. It is often though to nourish and rejuvenate the hair / skin and nails, and some people use royal jelly creams alongside their supplements, where it can also be beneficial. In short, royal jelly has been associated with benefits to the following*:- energy chronic fatigue skin / hair / nails / bones / joints hormonal regulation asthma sexual vitality / impotence weight regulation rejuvenation - recovery from illness immune system stimulant cholesterol levels cardiovascular health anti-depressive / anti-anxiety high blood pressure mental condition / memory depression arthritis liver ailments / conditions eczema / impetigo / skin disorders diabetes *1 Sources
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