What is Royal Jelly? Uses of Royal Jelly?
What is Royal Jelly?
Royal Jelly is one of history’s oldest natural health and beauty aids, used for thousands of years because of its rich amino acid content, and spectrum of vitamins and minerals. It is said the ancient Egyptians believed royal jelly would ensure that the Pharaoh had a long and healthy life. Reports also suggest that Cleopatra used it to keep herself beautiful, BioBees have used the strongest formulations of Fresh Royal Jelly, in its purest state, to create their premium range designed to enhance and maintain good health, and encourage anti-ageing.
Biobees Fresh Royal jelly is rich in proteins, amino acids, B – vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, biotin, folic acid, inositol, essential fatty acids & minerals.
These nutrients are essential for life & optimum health. In many respects Royal jelly can be considered to be a complete food with substantial life-enhancing benefits such as instant energy, vitality, youthfulness, increased sexual performance & longevity.
Food Fit for a Queen
Royal Jelly is, without doubt, food fit for a Queen. Royal jelly is responsible for creating a Queen bee from bee larvae. The Queen bee is almost double the size of a normal sized bee and she can live up to forty times longer from the rest of the hive.
Harvesting the royal jelly is a slightly different process from that of harvesting honey. First of all you have to remove the Queen Bee from the colony. As bees’ cannot survive without a Queen, honey bee larvae have to be introduced to the hive. These larvae (about one day old) are inserted into a particular kind of wooden cell. Worker Bees’ will then attempt to feed them with royal Jelly which they secrete from the glands in the hypopharynx in order to produce a new Queen. The cells become filled with royal jelly after a couple of days or so. This is then removed and the process is repeated.
What is Royal Jelly composed of?
Royal jelly is extremely rich in a group of fatty acids called phospholipids. Perhaps the most well-known of which is lecithin. Royal jelly contains more lecithin than any other food. Lecithin is composed of Inositol and Choline. Choline is categorised as a lipotropic, indicating that it works by helping the liver metabolise fat, which is later used by the body for additional energy.
Inositol has an effect on nerve transmission and plays a vital role in the chemical reactions in our body that are associated with the production of glucose. The presence of inositol is crucial in the proper development of cell membranes. It assists in the transportation of fats throughout our bodies. These two vital substances are often classified as B-vitamins.
Royal jelly is a rich source of naturally-occurring steroids. Almost unbelievably, fifty of them have so far been identified, including testosterone and oestrogen. These hormones are highly bio-available when sourced from Royal Jelly.
Royal jelly contains Amino Acids
Amino acids are derived from proteins and are the building blocks for them. All proteins are broken down by the body into single amino acids by the digestive enzymes in either the stomach or in the small intestine and then reassembled into the specific new proteins by other enzymes within the body. The cells within the digestive tract can only absorb single amino acids, known as free form, and very small chains of two or three amino acids called peptides.
Royal jelly contains 18-22 amino acids, eight of which are essential – meaning the body cannot synthesise or make them, so they must be obtained from the diet.
The eight essential amino acids are: lsoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine.
A combination of more than 100 amino acids joined by peptides finally forms a protein. A component of Royal Jelly that has recently been isolated has been named Royalactin. This single protein alone, it seems, is responsible for turning an ordinary bee into a Queen bee. Royalactin induces the same effect on fruit flies, marked by increased weight and ovary size.
Royal jelly contains many Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamin A, Vitamin B’s, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Folic acid. Minerals are literally the ‘stuff of life’. Without them, no metabolic pathways within the body can work correctly. 28 minerals and trace elements have thus far been identified in royal jelly. These include; magnesium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, sulphur, vanadium, zinc, potassium, iron, etc. For those of a scientific bent, the full 28 elements (periodic table) listing is; Al, Ba, Sr, Bi, Cd, Hg, Pb, Sn, Te, Tl, W, Sb, Cr, Ni, Ti, V, Co, Mo) and minerals (P, S, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Zn, Fe, Cu and Mn).
What are the benefits of Royal Jelly?
Royal jelly is perhaps the most potent, highly concentrated food available. A very important point is that the nutrients are absolutely natural. The word ‘natural’ is much touted in supplement circles. Many health supplements are synthetic, often called ‘nature identical’. They have the same molecular structure but they do not and cannot have the same efficacy by a huge margin. Therefore provides comprehensive bio-availability. This means that the body can utilise the power- packed significant range of nutrients to their fullest extent.
Given our lifestyles, it is extremely difficult to get even a portion of the nutrients that the body requires on a daily basis. Royal Jelly provides substantial amounts of these nutrients in a simple and easy to take preparation. Ultimately we are what we eat and absorb. Junk in equals junk out! It is very simple, the finer the foods we ingest the finer the body we can build. BioBee’s® royal jelly helps to fulfil this requirement in a delicious super-food.
Uses of Royal Jelly
Uses and evidence for Royal Jelly are not only word of mouth, but they also are backed by dozens of investigative tests & trials. Two substances found in are believed to contribute to its antibiotic properties: These are gamma globulin and 10-hydroxydecanoic acid (l0-HDA). When combined as they are in their biobees royal jelly they make an effective infection-fighting, immune-stimulating duo.
Other health benefits include helping women tackle the symptoms of PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) and morning sickness, as well as promoting fertility in both men and women.
It helps the body feel better in the same way a potent multi-vitamin would
As a natural antibiotic and antiseptic, royal jelly exerts therapeutic actions on skin and can help to ease symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
What is Biobee's Royal Jelly for?
People are being educated about Royal Jelly and the benefits of taking this fine supplement. It is a product that is suitable for men, women and children to support optimum health. Royal Jelly is known to be beneficial for supporting the following:
Energy, stamina, physical strength and performanceNervousness, anxiety, depressionYoung looking skin and reduce free radical damageSexual vitality and rejuvenation reverse impotenceSupport immune health and fight bacterial and viral infectionsProvides support for PMT and menopausal womenAccelerates wound healingMaintains a good life cycle in humans/td>Weight management supportSupport for a healthier liver functionRegulate the endocrine system and achieve hormonal balanceSupports cardiovascular health arteriosclerosisSupports bone and joint healthMaintains blood sugar levelsAsthma and respiratory problemsAnaemia and weakness
Who needs to use Royal Jelly?
Modern lifestyles tend to be very busy and hectic, the pressures and responsibilities of everyday living increase over time putting additional strain on the body. The long-term stress is taxing to the body, and can add up over time to degrade our health. It is an ancient secret for providing a foundation for good health and well-being. Royal Jelly is appropriate for men and women, and helps to sustain energy levels without caffeine of Ephedra. Royal jelly is a balanced dietary supplement that holistically acts as a tonic to support the immune system, balance a hectic lifestyle, and most importantly allows you to look vibrant and feel great.
Royal Jelly is especially ideal for the following category of people:
- Frequent cold and flu sufferers who have low immune systems
- People who feel tired lethargic and lack energy to function properly
- People who want to maintain strong hair and nails
- Men and women who want clear skin and a radiant complexion
- Busy executives and those with stressful careers
- Manic-depressives and nervous people¬¬
- Those with poor digestive and gastric-intestinal problems
- Moderate to heavy alcohol consumers to improve liver function
- Insomnia suffers who lack a restful sleep
- Ideal for men, women, children and the senior citizens
- Hormonal and menopausal women and those PMT sufferers
The range includes:
Biobees Fresh Royal Jelly Elixir
Biobees Fresh Royal Jelly Capsules
Biobees Royal Beauty Skin Repair
Biobees Royal Beauty Skin Cream
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What our Experts Say
Leonora Doclis
Belgravia Centre - The UK's Leading Hair Loss Clinic
Trichotillomania falls under the umbrella of Impulse Control Disorder. This condition is characterised by an urge to pull one’s hair but others do it unconsciously. While some people bite their nails, people with trichotillomania pull or chew their hair. This habit is often extremely hard to break and as with biting ones’ nails, can turn into an outlet when the person is nervous or experiencing anxiety.
Caffeine in coffee is a stimulant that psychiatric experts recommend should be eliminated in the diet. No scientific paper supports a link between coffee and Trichotillomania. However, hair pulling often happens when a person is tense and caffeine is known to worsen anxiety so on this basis there could be a link.
Dr Glenn Lyon
Clinic Director at Philip Kingsley Clinic
Trichotillomania, habitual pulling of one’s own hair is mostly initiated by psychological influences varying from an innocent cry for help to intentional self-harming. Consistent to other habitual practices such as smoking certain factors commencement, either of a physical or psychological nature. There has not been any presentation suggesting Trichotillomania is induced directly by caffeine. However caffeine could trigger a psychological connection in a single individual.
Marisa Peer
Fertility Expert
A lot of women who come to see me for help getting pregnant are fearful they are going to have to adopt a rigid, strict diet in order to boost their fertility. I always tell them it's more about avoiding a select few foods, and adding in a selection of wonderful super foods, rather than changing what they eat completely or sticking to a macrobiotic, organic diet. Royal Jelly is one of those super foods, as it is rich in proteins and amino acids that help stabilise the hormonal imbalances that can wreak havoc on a woman's fertility. It is high among the list of supplements and products I advise my clients to add to their daily diet if low Oestrogen levels are inhibiting their fertility. Since it comes from bees, Royal Jelly is all natural but I always advise my clients to source it from a reputable brand such as BioBees, as their commitment to organic and sustainable practices makes it a trustworthy brand.
Antonia Mariconda
Health & Beauty Writer, Author, The Cosmedic Coach
The BioBees Fresh Royal Jelly Elixirs are amazing. I am almost addicted to it's fantastic properties, I have tried many products but can safely say this is one that picks you up if your energy is low, and gives a real boost to your wellbeing and skin, LOVE it!
Lisa Smith
Harley Street Nutritionist
Royal jelly is a quite unique and underused substance, as well as being rich in proteins, B vitamins and a host of other nutrients to aid brain functions, it is the only substance found in nature that contains a natural, rich source of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine.
Acetylcholine has a key role in ensuring nerve impulses are transmitted from one nerve fibre to another, helping to ensure that information coming into the brain is processed, encoded and then moulding into a ‘memory’ that can be easily stored, retained and retrieved again when required.
Acetylcholine acts like a lubricant for your brain, enabling it to work hard and fast to file
new memories efficiently, and whilst optimal levels are associated with a good memory, fluid thoughts, and enhanced cognitive functions, deficiencies can lead to poor memory and attention problems. The most common of these being short term memory loss, disorientation and an inability to remember names of places and people - even of people you know. A chronic deficiency of acetylcholine in the brain may also contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Gamal S. Eskander
MD Board Certified American Academy of Family Physicians - Specializes in Preventative Care
Since the ancient times, honeybees have been used for many medicinal purposes to cure variety of ailments. For example, the Q'aran mentions honey in several verses to cure many things. In recent times, leading scientists have conducted in-depth research to solve the myths of royal jelly's powers. In my experience, it has been proven in certain cases to help patients with diabetes, or digestion problems, and cough or cold like symptoms. Your mother's cure is correct: honey in tea will definitely ease a sore throat.
Marisa Peer
Fertility Expert
Ginseng and guarana are very good for raising energy levels. In order to have a great sex life, it is important to stay up and be energetic. The BioBee's Fresh Royal Kelly elixirs will give you the energy to keep going while the aphrodisiac extract will give you the motivation to start. Up to 40% of infertility is caused by males since they don't have enough sperm or they have sperm that can't swim straight. Bee pollen is very good for fertility then, because it increases the quality, quantity and motility of sperm. It can also help with egg quality because it's so nourishing.
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What is Bee Propolis?
Bee hives are considered the most sterile places in nature. This is because they create an extremely complex substance in there with resins, waxes, balsams, oils and pollen. They use this substance as a seal to protect their hive against bacterial, viral and fungal infections. This substance is known to s as Propolis.
Bee propolis, which is added to BioBee’s® fresh royal jelly capsules, is a sticky substance that bees make from the barks of trees and from their own salivary secretions. Propolis is used by the bees to repair damage to their hives and to seal them from invaders. It has a long history of medicinal use in Europe and is found naturally in honey.
Propolis is a complex food, with over 180 natural compounds having been identified including vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids. Propolis is one of nature's richest sources of bioflavonoids.
The most active and important elements in Propolis are flavonoids, phenolics, oils and acids. The flavonoids are considered to account for much of the biologic activity in Propolis whilst the antimicrobial properties are mainly attributed to a range of flavonones
Historically Propolis has played a role in people’s health. It has been known to be used to heal open sores and ulcers, including internal ones, relieve inflammation and fever, to dress wounds sustained in battle and even to aid mummification! It has been around for quite a while it would seem.
Over the years, it’s been used to fight tuberculosis, colitis, viruses (including the flu virus), and even acne. It’s been shown to be effective against harmful bacteria including staphylococcus. It’s also been used to enhance the immune system, which makes it doubly effective as an antibiotic – not only does it kill germs; it also boosts your own germ-fighting capabilities.
It is believed that propolis’ antibiotic properties come from a substance called galangin, and that it boosts immunity by increasing phagocyte activity (phagocytes are your body’s “warriors” against germs). We also know that its anti-inflammatory properties derive from its ability to prohibit prostaglandins.
Propolis is now finally coming back into the forefront, and Biobees are leading the way.