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Royal Jelly

Evidence

Limited
Evidence: 2 of 5 (Limited)

What the evidence says

A glandular secretion fed to bee queens, marketed for vitality, cholesterol and menopausal symptoms. Small trials show inconsistent effects on lipids and well-being. Can cause severe allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis and asthma) in sensitive people.

Inconsistent small-trial effects; notable allergy/anaphylaxis risk

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About Royal Jelly

A glandular secretion fed to bee queens, marketed for vitality, cholesterol and menopausal symptoms. Small trials show inconsistent effects on lipids and well-being. Can cause severe allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis and asthma) in sensitive people.

What Royal Jelly supports

  • Bee secretion marketed for vitality (weak evidence)

How much Royal Jelly to take

The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.

Effective

3003000

mg

Trials used roughly 300 mg to 3 g/day; products often list a concentration multiple (e.g. 3X).

Clinical evidence

Limited clinical evidence. Inconsistent small-trial effects; notable allergy/anaphylaxis risk

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