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Royal Jelly
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royal jelly
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Ph balancing /
vitamins
Royal Jelly and Queen Bee
One of the most valuable
gifts of nature man has ever discovered is Royal Jelly. Royal
Jelly, which is produced by honeybees, is used to nourish and
sustain the queen bee. The queen bee receives Royal Jelly
throughout her entire life span up of eight years. She rules the
hive and may lay as many as one quarter of a million eggs in one
season alone. Worker bees do not receive Royal Jelly except for
the first three days of their lives. They live only from two to
six months. The egg from which the queen bee hatches is identical
to all the others. This fact has led researchers to the conclusion
that her longevity is attributable only to nutrition. Obviously,
Royal Jelly contains some very potent substances, which are
directly responsible for the queen bee's remarkable vitality. It
has been shown to have a beneficial effect on the overall vitality
of the human body as well, particularly the reproductive system.
Researchers have analyzed Royal Jelly and found that it contains
complete proteins, several types of natural sugars, unsaturated
fatty acids, and a number of enzymes, and is a rich source of
pantothenic acid, nucleic acid, and Vitamin B6. In fact, Royal
Jelly is one of the richest sources, per weight, of the Vitamin B
complex in a natural form.
Not surprisingly, man has shown much interest in this substance,
regarding it as the ‘elixir’ or ‘crown jewel’ of the hive. Many
studies have been performed to try to establish its nutritional
content and the effect of its nutrients on living beings.
Despite these extensive studies, the actual chemical make-up of
royal jelly is still something of a mystery.
Royal jelly is the only natural source of pure acetylcholine. It
has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and has been
implicated as beneficial in a wide range of health conditions. It
is associated with benefits to bronchial asthma, insomnia, and
many skin problems. It is known to support the immune system and
may be of benefit in liver, kidney, and pancreatic diseases as
well as stomach ulcers and bone fractures.
What is the chemical composition
of Royal Jelly?
Royal Jelly contains approximately 12% protein, 5-6% lipids and
12-15% carbohydrates. It’s B Vitamin content is high, and with 17
amino acids, including all 8 essential amino acids, it is a
nutritious hormone-rich substance with a wide spectrum of
potential benefits. Royal Jelly also contains around 15% aspartic
acid, which is important for tissue growth, muscle and cell
regeneration.
Vitamin Content
Vitamin B I (Thiamine) .................... 1.5 to 7.4 mcg.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) .................... 5.3 to 10.0 mcg.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) .................. 2.2 to 10.2 mcg.
Niacin (nicotinic acid) .......................91.0 to 149.0 mcg.
Pantothenic Acid ..............................65.0 to 200.0 mcg.
Biotin .............................................. 0.9 to 3.7
mcg.
Inositol .............................................78.0 to
150.0 mcg.
Folic Acid ........................................ 0.16 to
0.50mcg.
Vitamin C .......Trace
The amino acids in royal jelly are of significant interest to
nutritionists. Long associated with the ability to fight
‘free-radicals’ in the body, amino acids form the very basis of
our chemical make-up, and are essential to growth and the ability
to fight infection and disease. In most cases we cannot create our
own amino acids, we must ingest them through the foods that we
eat. The importance of amino acids and the fact that they are so
abundant in bee products warrants special attention. It is in our
section ‘Amino Acids’ that we will reveal the true
potential of Royal Jelly as a nutritive substance that is rich in
amino acids.
Pantothenic Acid in Royal
Jelly
Royal Jelly contains up to
six times the amount of pantothenic acid found in brewer's yeast
and liver. Pantothenic acid has been able to increase the life
span of laboratory animals by over 200%, while at the same time
producing increased stamina and endurance. Pantothenic acid is an
antioxidant, a substance that prevents the abnormal oxidation of
cells by destructive chemicals known as free radicals. Free
radicals are produced by consuming rancid unsaturated oils,
drinking chlorinated water, smoking, inhaling carbon monoxide,
being exposed to radiation, consuming chemical food additives, and
from bowel irregularities that release toxic gases into the
bloodstream. The presence of B5 is necessary to convert choline
into the neuro-transmitter acetylcoline, which involves memory,
mental focus and reproduction. Pantothenic acid is also the
catalyst for the production and release of the indispensable
adrenal hormones. Common B5 deficiency symptoms are adrenal
exhaustion, hypoglycemia, fatigue, irritability, hair loss,
disorders of the nervous system, skin problems and premature
aging. Royal Jelly contains between 18 to 22 amino acids,
including all the essential ones, depending on the source of the
pollen - resulting in a complete protein food.
Vitamin B in Royal Jelly
Royal Jelly is a good source
of the B complex, the single most important group of nutrients for
the health of the nerves. With its antibiotic properties, Royal
Jelly acts as a powerful batenostatic and increases cellular
defenses against infection. Nucleic acids are also present, and
these determine the rebuilding process of each cell. Science has
determined that the regular ingestion of DNA-RNA substances has
special rejuvenating and restorative effects on the internal
glands, organs, and memory and thought clarity. It helps alleviate
premature aging, senility, wrinkling, adrenal gland dysfunction,
and organ atrophy and conditions related to nucleic acid
deficiency. Royal Jelly contains the "Intrinsic Factor", a
co-protein necessary to absorb Vitamin B12 which is required for
red blood cell formation and synthesis of DNA-RNA. Royal Jelly
contains every essential nutrient necessary to support human life.
It is the synergistic action of all these elements working
together that results in the amazing benefits of Royal Jelly.
Royal Jelly and our health:
Royal Jelly (along with bee pollen, propolis and honey) contains a
natural source of essential nutrients which the body needs to
maintain good health. Maintaining good health is especially hard
in today’s increasingly toxic environment. Both our food supply
and our diet is often deficient in important nutrients. Therefore,
we need to supplement our diet with products such as royal jelly
and the other products of the beehive
Royal jelly also has a yeast inhibiting function which may prevent
conditions such as thrush and athlete’s foot. It is also used to
treat muscular dystrophy, MS and Parkinson’s disease as well as
reduce allergic symptoms and help control cholesterol levels.
Also of significance, Royal Jelly has been found to be of great
help in boosting the body’s resistance to the harmful side effects
of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. These treatments attack the
immune system at its very core, and in many cases the actual
treatment delivers a debilitating blow and not the illness itself.
Royal Jelly with its high amino acid content can help the immune
system and provide a basic defense against external elements that
ordinarily attack the immune system and reduce our body’s
capability for defense. Supplementing our diet with Royal Jelly
helps to rebuild the good cells that are destroyed by chemotherapy
and helps to strengthen the immune system.
Royal Jelly also contains the amino and gamma globulin, which
helps your immune system fight off viral infections. It also
contains sterols, phosphorous compounds and acetylcholine, which
is needed to transmit nerve messages from cell to cell.
Like propolis, royal jelly also appears to have anti-tumor
properties. A team of Japanese researchers gave royal jelly to one
of two groups of laboratory mice before transplanting different
types of cancer cells in them. The royal jelly had dramatic
effects on sarcoma cells. The life-span of the mice was extended
by about one-fifth and tumor sizes were about half the size,
compared with untreated mice, according to a report in the journal
Nippon Yakurigaku Zasshji-Folia Pharmacologica Japonica (Feb.
1987;89:73-80).
Associated Benefits:
Many of the benefits of Royal Jelly are associated with its high
concentration of essential amino acids, and we refer you to our
chapter on amino acids for more information and more possible
benefits to explore.
In
short, Royal Jelly has been noted for its positive benefits on:
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energy
·
chronic fatigue
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skin / hair /
nails / bones / joints
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hormonal
regulation
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asthma
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sexual vitality /
impotence
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weight regulation
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rejuvenation -
recovery from illness
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immune system
stimulant
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cholesterol levels
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cardiovascular
health
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anti-depressive /
anti-anxiety
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high blood
pressure
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mental condition /
memory
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depression
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arthritis
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liver ailments /
conditions
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eczema / impetigo
/ skin disorders
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diabetes
Can Man Recreate Royal Jelly? –
Evidently not.
Studies have uncovered some of the nutritional properties of this
substance, but much remains undiscovered.
Dr. Albert Saenz of the Pasteur Institute in Paris wrote:
"Numerous studies ... demonstrate the existence of fractions in
Royal Jelly which correspond to 97 percent of the substance, plus
an undermined fraction whose very presence could explain the
remarkable and mysterious properties of Royal Jelly." He
continues, " Here's yet another product of the beehive with a
touch of the bee's magic in it. I suppose some day science will
figure out what these unidentifiable elements are and some
researcher will try to manufacture them. Until then, the only
place to get these mystery nutrients is from the bees."
How is Royal Jelly Processed for
Human Consumption?
Royal Jelly is a liquid containing approximately 67% water, and as
such is prone to contamination once it is removed from the sterile
environment of the beehive.
Once removed from the hive it must be processed quickly to prevent
contamination, ideally within two or three hours. Processing
generally involves one or a combination of the following steps:
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Treating the
product with a chemical preservative.
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Lyophilizing the
product (removing the water, often termed freeze-drying)
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Adding a natural
preservative like honey.
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Freezing the
substance or attempting to maintain it in a refrigerated state.
The favored process is freezing. This does not kill the live
enzymes, remove the water, or harm the fresh produce. Freezing
royal jelly locks-in’ the full nutritional content of the product.
Summary:-
Royal Jelly
– A veritable jewel of nutrition and recognized as a potent
bringer of energy, health and vitality.
It
is rich in minerals, natural hormones, B vitamins, fatty acid, and
folic acids, along with aspartic acid which is important for
tissue regeneration and growth.
It
contains all essential amino acids required to sustain life.
It
is taken as a stress reducer and to promote recovery from fatigue.
Its balancing properties are associated with many benefits to our
important body systems and for this it is taken by a large number
of menopausal women, and by men looking for improved sexual
vitality.
Stamina in all Stages of
Life
The most basic weapons in the
fight against disease are the numerous nutrients that the cells of
our bodies need. Food must not only supply our fuel, but also the
daily required amounts of these nutrients in quality and balance.
Because Royal Jelly is so reliable, it can be used either for its
preventative insurance benefits or as a medicine for those who
suffer from injury, stress or illness. Its concentration of
precious and stable elements makes it a super supplement of high
biological value, unique in all the plant animal kingdom. Royal
Jelly is a perfectly balanced supplement for men and women who
wish to maintain vigor and stamina in all stages of life,
particularly during and past middle age, for women experiencing
menopausal symptoms and, since it is a concentrated natural food
source, for athletes and body builders who require optimum
physical stamina.
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