Royal Jelly: The Natural Ingredient That’s More Effective Than A Supplement

Sisters Kendall Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian once revealed in an interview that they are frequent consumers of royal jelly and Beekeeper’s Naturals Superfood Honey. The interview had those not in the know wondering—is this made by fancy bees ordained by King Charles? What is royal jelly?

The gelatinous substance—a product of bees—has been used for centuries in alternative medicine as a restorative and energizing remedy, and studies confirm that this nutrient-dense, natural superfood possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties.

What is royal jelly and what is it used for?

Royal jelly is a secretion given off by the salivary glands of worker bees to sustain the queen bee and larvae upon hatching. Extremely nutrient-dense, royal jelly is composed of 65 percent water as well as protein and lipids and is rich in rapidly absorbing sugars. It also contains a variety of amino acids, vitamins such as A, E, C, and D, and an abundance of minerals including iron and calcium–all of which adds up to one potent health food. Considered an energy booster, royal jelly could benefit those suffering from stress or jet lag, or recovering from illness.

The properties of royal jelly

How to take royal jelly

You can take it in gel form, liquid capsules, or freeze-dried tablets. An easier route is to spread honey containing royal jelly on your toast in the morning. Try combining with other health ingredients, such as propolis, echinacea, or vitamin C to boost the immune system, or ginseng to fight fatigue.