Royal jelly, the caviar of the hive

Composition of Royal Jelly

Also known as the "caviar of the hive," it is produced by nurse bees and serves as the exclusive food for the queen throughout her life. Royal jelly also nourishes larvae (during their first 3 days) to help them develop rapidly. The queen lives between 3 and 5 years, compared to 5 to 6 weeks for a summer bee (worker) and 5 to 6 months for a winter bee. She is also much larger than her subjects. This undoubtedly testifies to the incredible nutritional richness of this beehive product and its beneficial effects on the organism.

Royal jelly has a rather pungent and acidic flavor, which is not always pleasant on the palate, but the taste is quickly forgotten when you know its benefits for the body. This substance contains:

• mostly water (about 65%)
• approximately 15% carbohydrates (mainly fructose)
• 13 to 18% proteins (including all essential amino acids)
• 4 to 6% lipids
• about 1% minerals and trace elements (calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, etc.)

Royal jelly is the natural substance richest in vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), which plays an essential role in the proper functioning of the central nervous system. It also contains 2% 10-2H DA, a lipid fatty acid with exceptional potential, confirming its ability to bring renewed vitality to fatigued and immunocompromised bodies. Finally, it contains Royalactin, a protein that plays an important role in cell growth. It is thanks to this protein that a bee becomes a queen, as it plays an essential role in her growth, longevity, and caste determination.

Indications for Royal Jelly

Thanks to this wealth of nutrients, royal jelly is an exceptional nutritional complex ideal for preventing physical or intellectual slumps. It is intended, among others, for fatigued or even exhausted people who need a "booster" to get back on their feet quickly. It can also be taken in anticipation of periods of high demand. For example, it is an excellent ally for students during exam revision periods. For the elderly, royal jelly can ideally support them during convalescence and serve as a preventative measure against cognitive decline.

Please note, to benefit from all its virtues, the geographical origin of royal jelly is an essential criterion. Royal jellies from Asia are systematically frozen. Given their water content, this alters them irremediably. Numerous books on the topic are available to explore the subject further: La médecine des abeilles by Prof. Roch Domerego – Dr. Imbert and Christian Blanchard, Danse avec les abeilles by Marie France Muller, or Les trésors de la ruche by Nathalie Cousin.

Using Royal Jelly

Royal jelly must be kept refrigerated. It is recommended to take a 20-day course at a rate of 0.5 g (i.e., one 10 g jar) per day, in the morning on an empty stomach under the tongue. Royal jelly courses can be taken during seasonal changes, or in cases of severe fatigue or high mental exertion. Caution: the consumption of royal jelly is contraindicated during chemotherapy and in cases of hormone-dependent cancer.