Royal Jelly: A Natural Boost for Health
Updated Feb. 03rd, 2026 | Read Time: 2 Minutes | What You Will Learn:
- Key Benefits of Royal Jelly
- Royal Jelly Supplement Varieties
- Cautions & Considerations
- Nutritional Information
- Reader Comments (2)
Nurse bees are charged with taking care of the queen bee, an important part of ensuring the viability of the hive. They produce royal jelly from honey and bee pollen, as the sole source of nutrition for the queen. It must be a very nutritious substance in order to provide the queen bee with enough energy to continually reproduce. It contains a long list of vitamins, including B5 and B6, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. It has antibiotic and antibacterial components.
Key Benefits of Royal Jelly
Most interesting is that it is the only natural source of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a human brain chemical that aids in memory. Royal jelly is recommended by natural health practitioners for a variety of concerns including asthma, colds and flus, liver disease, pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, bone fractures, skin disorders, kidney disease, insomnia and age related cognitive decline.
Royal Jelly Supplement Varieties
Royal jelly can be purchased fresh or encapsulated, but it must be mixed with honey to preserve it. Fresh royal jelly should be in an airtight container and be kept refrigerated. This nutrient is often found in combination with other bee products, like bee pollen and propolis, or in formulas for energy or immune boosting. It may also be added to cosmetic products.
Cautions & Considerations
Do not use royal jelly if you are allergic to bees. To ensure that you do not have a reaction, take a small amount first and watch for signs of any reaction. They can include rash, hives, wheezing and swelling.
I agree that it is very interesting thatroyal jelly is the only natural source of acetylcholine: I didn't know this before reading your article!! It is especially interesting to me given the knowledge that chicken eggs are rich in choline. Bees and chickens both show rather remarkable brain functions for animals so it is interesting that eggs and royal jelly, which both contain raw biomaterials for supporting the growth of an infant animal, are rich in components that can be of use to the brain.
And, wow-it is amazing that royal jelly is recommended by natural health practitioners for a variety of concerns including asthma, colds and flus, pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, bone fractures, skin disorders, kidney disease, liver disease, insomnia and even age related cognitive decline: The Queen sure gets royal treatment!
Hello Rachel,
We're thrilled that you were able to learn so much from reading this article and found new information about the nutrient dense Royal Jelly. Bee's really do provide so many benefits to us.
Stay healthy & well!