Royal jelly is naturally produced by young worker bees. It is used to feed queen bees and their larvae. This food makes the queen bees live around 5 years, while the worker bees live only about 45 days. Royal jelly is also responsible for the fertility of queen bees, while worker bees remain sterile for life.
The benefits of royal jelly, however, are not just for bees and it is estimated that since ancient Greece food has been used for medicinal purposes. Traditional Chinese medicine also uses royal jelly to promote a long and healthy life. Since then, the health benefits of the substance have been discovered and studied.
The benefits of royal jelly do not stop at its medicinal use, they also extend to beauty. Hair, skin and nails can be benefited by the consumption of royal jelly or by external use, such as hair masks or skin or nail solutions.
Royal jelly health benefits
The benefits of royal jelly can be explained by its composition as it has great energy and antioxidant properties. "It consists on average of 66% water, 13% carbohydrates, 12% protein, 5% lipids, 3% vitamins, enzymes and coenzymes and 1% mineral salts", comments sports nutritionist Jaqueline Araújo do Ateliê of the look.
Amino acids, vitamins and minerals are present in large quantities in the substance. Check out the various benefits that royal jelly can have for your health:
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- Increases energy by decreasing physical and mental tiredness;
- Reduces stress
- Assists in the treatment of depression, anxiety and memory loss helping in the performance of cognitive functions;
- Stimulates neural and glial cell growth;
- Prevents diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's;
- Increases libido and fertility;
- Has anti-inflammatory and healing properties;
- Relieves PMS and Menopause Symptoms;
- Assists in the treatment of gastritis and duodenal and stomach ulcer;
- Good for children's bone development;
- Useful in treating arthritis;
- Combat iron deficiency anemia;
- Excellent source of nutrients for those who practice physical activity;
- Helps in cancer treatment by decreasing nausea and malaise in chemotherapy;
- Sagging combat;
- Assists in the production of collagen;
- Thrush treatment.
As you can see, the benefits of royal jelly are many. However, some people may have allergies or other problems with the product. If you are allergic to bee stings, for example, you may want to consult your doctor before you start consuming the product as it may cause allergies. The consumption of royal jelly is also not indicated for phenylketanurics.
How to consume royal jelly
To enjoy the health benefits of royal jelly, it must be consumed. By acquiring the substance, it is possible that it comes in its natural state, in ampoules or capsules.
In the case of the substance in natura, it is possible that it is consumed pure - daily after breakfast, placing under the tongue with spatula that comes together ?, comments Jaqueline. In the case of ampoules can be dissolved in water, juices and other drinks. Already the capsules, are ingested with a little water.
Recommended amounts for consumption of royal jelly may vary:? 0.5 to 1 gram daily in the morning or in case of illness or convalescence, I suggest 0.25 to 0.5g? recommends the nutritionist. Remember that if in doubt, make a medical consultation for consumption to be allied to your individual needs.
Where to buy and how to choose
Royal jelly is a natural product, so you need to pay attention to some details when buying. The appearance of the product is a point to note: "royal jelly is a light-colored gelatinous substance," comments Jaqueline. ? It is important to check if the product is registered with the Ministry of Agriculture that ensures that the product has good origin and quality and is always supervised ?, stresses the nutritionist.
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Below we have selected some royal jelly products for you to buy online, check out:
- Royal Jelly in natural 15g for R $ 39,90 at Melsaúde
- Royal jelly in capsules for R $ 49,90 at Natue
- Royal jelly on tablet for R $ 27,65 at Melsaúde
- Honey with royal jelly for R $ 14,75 at Melsaúde
Cosmetic use of royal jelly
Royal jelly is also an ally of beauty. It can be used to strengthen nails, rejuvenate skin and also to keep hair strong, beautiful and fast-growing. To use royal jelly for aesthetic purposes, you can make homemade recipes or buy products that already have royal jelly in the composition.
For the skin, it is possible to add royal jelly in homemade blends to stimulate collagen production. It is also possible to exfoliate with royal jelly and some abrasive ingredient such as sugar. For hair, the tip is to invest in products that have royal jelly in their makeup. Check out beauty products with royal jelly below:
- Uncle Nacho Shampoo with Royal Jelly for R $ 23,83 at Farma Delivery
- Royal Jelly Face Cream for $ 9.95 at Melsaúde
- Elseve Shampoo with Royal Jelly for $ 7.97 at Onofre
- Royal jelly hair reconstructor Aneethun for R $ 89,00 in Mercado Livre
The royal whale can have health and beauty benefits. Remember to follow the tips for buying quality products and follow the manufacturers instructions on the labels. If you have any questions regarding the use of royal jelly in your health, make an appointment for medical advice.
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