Royal Jelly
The Fountain Of Youth, Is It?
Yes. The ancient Egyptians used it. So did the Chinese. It was prevalent in ancient India too. Because it enhances the growth, fertility and longevity of queen bees, many believe that it will do the same for man as well. The ancient Egyptians even believed that application of royal jelly on the pharos’ body would keep him young and beautiful even in after life.
Royal jelly is a substance which is secreted from the salivary glands of worker bees to feed the bee larvae. It is used for the nutrition of the larvae. Although it is given to all bees, if a colony needs a queen bee then the larvae will be fed large quantities of royal jelly for the first few days of its growth. This is what triggers the development of a queen bee which will eventually enable it to lay eggs and proliferate at a considerable rate. The queen bee also has a substantially longer life span than a worker bee for this reason. The secret of her longevity? You guessed it! Royall jelly.
So What’s All The Buzz About Royal Jelly?
In addition to being a wonder product for beauty purposes, royal jelly is said to increase stamina, energy and vitality. Some even swear that royal jelly gives them great hair and works better than prescription anti depressants. It is composed of a host of miracle nutrients like B complex vitamins, amino acids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc, lipids, phospholipids and 10 HDA (10 hydroxy 2 dekenoic acid) which is a unique compound. Studies are also underway which indicate that royal jelly may inhibit tumor growth.
It is also thought to have anti oxidant effects that slows signs of ageing and reduces symptoms of age related disorders like arthritis, osteoporosis and bad cholesterol.
Royal jelly has not yet been successfully duplicated in a laboratory and hence cannot be mass produced. So all the jelly that we get on our shelves must come directly from nature.
How Can I Use This Wonder Product?
Royal Jelly is incorporated into a number of beauty products which are readily available in the market. Take a look at the labels. They come in soft gel capsules and extracts and is added as moisturizing agent to many shampoos, creams and conditioners. It is not a drug, just a natural food substance, so you can take as much or as little as you feel like. Some products need to be applied superficially and some are to be ingested. But be cautious if you are prone to allergies. Some people who are prone to allergies from bee pollen may be affected.
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