Royal Jelly
Other names: Royal jelly, Bee Saliva, Bee Spit, Gelée Royale
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Royal jelly, also known as Royal jelly, Bee Saliva, Bee Spit or Gelée Royale, is a nutritious substance created by bees. It is a complex mix of enzymes, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, hormones, vitamins and minerals used to nourish the queen bee and her brood. The queen bee is fed royal jelly for her entire life, which guarantees her the laying of up to 2,000 eggs per day and a longevity of up to 5 years, a significant difference compared to the 6 weeks of the worker bee's life.
Royal jelly has become very popular in cosmetics and natural medicine. It is considered a superfood for its rich nutritional composition and is celebrated in cosmetics for its moisturizing and anti-ageing properties. For example, it can be found in face creams, masks, lip balms and hair products. In natural medicine, it is considered a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties and is also used to boost immunity. Despite these potential benefits, it is important to mention that royal jelly can cause allergic reactions in some people, so it is recommended to start with caution when using it.