The beauty and anti-aging effects of royal jelly are widely recognized, especially for the elderly and those with multiple illnesses. In addition, royal jelly has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, so we often consume it as a health food. Let's take a closer look at the effects of royal jelly and its benefits for our bodies.
1. Anti-aging
Royal jelly is suitable for patients with malnutrition, insufficient qi and blood, post-illness weakness, elderly weakness, poor appetite, and decreased white blood cells. It is also suitable for patients with hypertension, diabetes, cancer, bronchial asthma, chronic hepatitis, chronic gastritis, neurasthenia, arthritis, and hair loss.
2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Royal jelly has antibacterial properties and promotes wound healing. Studies have shown that royal jelly preparations can increase white blood cells, treat leukopenia, and enhance the body's ability to fight against diseases and inflammation. Royal jelly has inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of royal jelly are pH-dependent, with the strongest antibacterial effect at pH 4.5.
3. Antioxidant effects
This is a well-known effect of royal jelly. It has a strong ability to repair and regenerate cells. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) detected in royal jelly is the main antioxidant component.
4. Assisting in lowering blood sugar
This effect is mainly due to the insulin-like peptides contained in royal jelly, which are effective drugs for treating diabetes.
5. Lowering blood lipid levels
Royal jelly contains more than 10 essential vitamins for the human body, which can balance fat metabolism and sugar metabolism, and can reduce high blood lipid and high blood sugar levels in obese individuals. It is especially suitable for obese patients with diabetes.
6. Lowering blood pressure
This conclusion is based on the presence of 10-hydroxy-decenoic acid (10-HDA) and the main protein in royal jelly.
7. Protecting the liver
Royal jelly can not only kill hepatitis viruses but also inhibit virus replication in liver cells. Substances such as flavonoids in royal jelly can lower transaminase levels, promote liver cell regeneration, and prevent liver cirrhosis. Patients with liver disease should not take royal jelly products containing alcohol but should take high-concentration royal jelly soft capsules or concentrates without alcohol.
8. Treating anemia
Tests have shown that royal jelly can stimulate the transport of iron in the blood, increase the number of red blood cells and platelets. Long-term clinical verification has shown that oral intake of royal jelly does not produce antibodies and has no side effects even with frequent consumption.
Royal jelly is both a health food and a traditional Chinese medicine. It is surprising to see the many benefits of royal jelly. However, even though something is good, it is not suitable for everyone. For royal jelly, children and pregnant women should not consume it. Please remember this.
