Royal jelly is a milky-white or pale-yellow, paste-like substance secreted by the worker bees' mandibles, exclusively for the queen bee and bee larvae. Royal jelly contains extremely rich biological active substances such as amino acids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. It also contains a special unsaturated fatty acid called "10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA)," which has strong antibacterial and anti-aging effects.
Clearing Free Radicals
An excess of free radicals can cause damage to tissues and blood vessels, accelerating aging. The superoxide dismutase (SOD) in royal jelly is a primary scavenger of free radicals. Coupled with its rich content of vitamins A, C, E and trace elements like selenium, zinc, copper, manganese, and magnesium, it acts as a natural antioxidant that can eliminate excess free radicals accumulated during human metabolism, thereby promoting longevity.
Enhancing Immunity
A decline in human immunity is a significant cause of aging and death. Royal jelly contains royal jelly acid, taurine, vitamins, and trace elements that can enhance the body's immune system.
Regulating Endocrine Function
Pharmacological research has found that royal jelly can stimulate sexual function and has an adrenocorticotropic hormone-like effect, which is beneficial for health and wellness.
Inhibiting Lipofuscin
With increasing age, the accumulation of lipofuscin in some cells of the human body gradually increases, leading to cell death and aging. Royal jelly can significantly decrease the levels of lipid peroxides and lipofuscin in myocardial cells. Furthermore, the numerous active substances it contains can activate enzyme systems to expel lipofuscin from the body.
The Role of Nucleic Acids
Royal jelly is rich in nucleic acids, which are the most fundamental "source of life" for humans; without nucleic acids, there would be no life. If the body's nucleic acid content is insufficient, it can affect the rate of cell division, cause cellular defects, slow down protein synthesis, and lead to bodily damage, disease, aging, and even death.
Maintaining Nutritional Balance
Nutritional balance is one of the most important factors for maintaining human health. Royal jelly can supplement the body's essential nutrients, regulate physiological functions and material metabolism, enhance immunity, and prevent and treat various diseases, thereby contributing to fitness, disease prevention, and longevity.