The Remarkable Royal Jelly and the Queen Bee
Guardian, 3/22/2014
The Queen bee is a remarkable insect, and the royal jelly
formed from the milky white substance secreted by the glands of the honeybee is
the only food they live on. This food contains water, proteins, sugar, fats,
amino acids and vitamins. There are variations of its composition depending on
the climate and geographic location. The queen bee lives exclusively on the
thick substance, and this is the reason for their longevity and impressive
size. Queen bees live up to seven years compared to the short seven-week life
span of the worker bees…
Royalactin, which is the active ingredient of royal jelly,
is a single protein responsible for the development of a bee into a queen. This
medicinal compound secreted by the bees is a form of nourishment for the entire
hive and is a factor in the development of larvae into queen bees. Research
shows that it has demonstrated powerful antioxidant capacity and the ability to
block cholesterol.
A random trial analysis revealed the effects of royal jelly
on glycemic control and oxidative stress factors in type 2 diabetes. The health
benefits provided from royal jelly include significant blood sugar lowering
agents, a finding that could be useful for diabetic patients. Previous studies
revealed royal jelly to be an effective functional food to prevent insulin
resistance associated with hypertension and lower blood pressure…
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