The valuable elixir contains an incredible number of rich ingredients and has been used in the cosmetics and health industries for a long time. The queen bee is fed with royal jelly for life: royal jelly is the reason why she is so much larger and lives up to 50 times (lifespan 4 - 5 years) longer than normal worker bees (lifespan 50 - 60 days). Find out more about how this potential can be used for your health and beauty.
In the past, royal jelly was only accessible to the aristocracy. A valuable and royal elixir. The extraction is extremely demanding and often only possible in small doses. Due to the complex extraction process, its colour and the high quality ingredients, royal jelly is often referred to as white gold.
For centuries, royal jelly has not only been used to support health in general and cell metabolism, but it is also used in particular in the cosmetics industry, to promote beauty. Due to the natural, nutrient-rich ingredients such as10-hydroxydecanoic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin and much more, royal jelly is considered to be one of the richest natural skin care substances in the world.
It contains numerous proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and essential lipids. It is said that royal jelly can act like a natural fountain of youth on the body from the inside and out.
How does royal jelly affect the body?
Worldwide studies prove the comprehensive effect of the ingredients that are present in royal jelly. It is also said to have anti-aging effects. The ingredient 10H2DA is said to stimulate the collagen production of the skin and to protect it from UV damage. In some countries, like Romania or TCM, royal jelly and other bee products have also been used in medical treatment, for a long time.
This form of therapy is known as apitherapy. In cosmetics, royal jelly is contained in creams, shampoo, body lotion, etc.
It is said that royal jelly can work within the following:
Externally:
can reduce wrinkles
positive effect on collagen production
supports the regulation of skin moisture
helps in tightening the skin
can have an antibacterial effect on blemished skin
Internally:
promotes the formation of new healthy cells (also in bone marrow).
helps the immune system.
stimulates the metabolism.
has an antibacterial, antiviral and fungicidal effect.
has a positive influence on the female hormonal balance.
stimulates the internal secretory glands.
(Source: Deutsche Apitheraphie Association https://apitherapie.de/produkte/gelee-royale/ )
How is royale jelly used?
It can be used both internally and externally.
Royale jelly is available pure, in capsule form or as drinking ampoules.
It is also found in cosmetic products.
You can also apply it PURE, very thinly on the cleansed skin and leave it on like a face mask for 20 minutes. Then rinse with clean water.
What is royal jelly made of?
Royal jelly is a white or yellowish substance that is similar to regular jelly. It consists of the following ingredients:
protein
B vitamins
trace elements
10-hydroxydecanoic acid
10-hydroxy-2-decanoic acid (10H2DA)
Hormones (acetylcholine)
essential amino acids
peptides
carbohydrates
essential fatty acids
enzymes
These substances play a major role in cell development, growth promotion, metabolic processes and gene regulation.
Special feature for beauty:
Gleee Royale contains 10-hydroxydecanoic acid and 10-hydroxy-2-decanoic acid (10H2DA). These two substances are saturated fatty acids that have a particularly positive effect on the skin and body. 10HDA is approved in the European Union for the cosmetics industry.
The ingredients are:
10-23% sugar
60-70% water
9-18% proteins and amino acids
4-8% fats
Thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid, sterols, biopterin, juvenile hormone and neopterin, minerals and trace elements
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester as a natural preservative
(Source: wikipedia)
The difference in size and lifespan of the bees
queen 4 to 5 years
worker bees summer 50 to 60 days
worker bees winter 3 to 8 months
drones up to 3 months
How is royale jelly made?
The six to twelve day old worker bees produce royal jelly in special food glands, the so-called hypopharyngeal and submaxillary glands. These glands are located on the bee's head in the upper jaw. It is suspected, and research has already been carried out, that royal jelly has different epigenetic effects. It is believed that royal jelly activates certain genes that are responsible for longevity and a robust body. Hence the huge difference between a queen bee and a worker bee.
How is royal jelly made by beekeepers?
The natural reproductive instinct of a bee colony is used for the production of royal jelly. This happens in the so-called swarm time. The beekeeper builds up queen breeding so that the royal jelly can be obtained. This means that he creates a frame with artificial cells (wax bowls) in which worker bees are located. The breeding bees think these are queen larvae and begin to feed them with royal jelly. After three days, the largest amount of high-quality royal jelly is available and can be removed by the beekeeper.
Note: Due to the German Medicines Advertising Act, we are not allowed to make any statements about possible or proven healing effects in the case of diseases. There have been numerous studies and traditions worldwide for many centuries. Thousands of scientists from different countries have now studied the compositions, properties, applications, contraindications and dosage instructions of bee products.
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We assume that if we have piqued your interest, you will also use other sources of information (e.g. internet, book trade, trade magazines, ...) to gain extensive knowledge of royal jelly, natural and bee products. Please note that taking royal jelly does not replace a doctor's visit if you have health problems. Royal jelly can be used in addition to medication.
In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions have occurred after taking medicines containing queen bee juice. Bee products have been used successfully for many years. In rare cases, however, hypersensitivity can also occur. If you suspect an intolerance, please test the products (e.g. creams) on the skin in advance.
People suffering from asthma are not recommended to take royal jelly internally.