Royal Jelly
Royal jelly is a complex biological product secreted by the swallow and supramaxillar glands of young bees aged 5 to 15 days. With it, they feed the queen bee and young larvae. Fed with royal jelly, the queen bee is able to lay daily 1500 - 3000 eggs, which is equivalent to her own weight . The intensive exchange of queen bee ,her high fecundity and her long life ( she lives 5-6 years , unlike the worker bees who live 30-40 days ) is due exclusively to feeding her with royal jelly.
Basic information
Natural Royal Jelly is a thick creamy-white mass, with specific pungent odor and a sweet-sour taste. Its high nutritional and biological value are due to the special composition of the jelly. It contains all the basic materials needed to build a living organism - proteins , carbohydrates , lipids , a wide spectrum of vitamins, minerals , and other biologically active substances , some of which are still insufficiently studied . Many researchers agree that royal jelly belongs to substances with non-specific action of the body. The combined effect of its impact leads to a general uplift of the vitality of the body. The physical and mental tone of man is improved. It improves the metabolic processes , trophic, tissues, which makes it a general stimulant . The combination of its specific and non-specific effects affect the function of almost any organ system in the body.
Chemical composition of Royall Jelly
Fresh royal jelly is composed of about 66 % water , 13 % protein, 15% carbohydrates , 5 % fat and 1% minerals. In the protein portion thereof we find 18 amino acids plus nucleic acids (DNA and RNA ) , and an unique protein called royalizin . Carbohydrates are mainly fructose and glucose and fats are a complex mixture of polyunsaturated , monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids , including essential linoleic and alpha -linolenic . - Royal Jelly contains vitamins A, C , D, E and K. It is rich in B vitamins (B1 , B2 , B3, B9 and PP) . It is especially rich in pantothenic acid ( vitamin B5 ), which is essential for the human organism , and in particular to the synthesis and metabolism of proteins , fats, carbohydrates and several hormones .
- In the royal jelly are found many natural hormones , among them testosterone.
- From 2 to 6.4% by weight of fresh uterine fat comprises 10-hydroxy -2- detsenova acid ( HDA ).
- It contains active enzymes and small amounts of flavonoids and phytosterols of the pollen being synthesized. In its natural composition is discovered the powerful antioxidant p-hydroxybenzoate ( better known as methylparaben )
- The composition of the royal jelly includes all eight essential amino acids plus ten secondary
Royal Jelly’s active ingredient /10-HDA/
Royal jelly is also rich in a very special hydroxy acid known as 10-HDA. This acid is the active ingredient of royal jelly, and is an excellent stimulator of the immune system. Researchers in Europe have shown that 10-HDA has antibacterial and antiviral activity. Has the ability to penetrate into white blood cells and stimulate them to kill viruses, including the ones causing herpes and hepatitis.
