Royal Jelly FAQs

What is Royal Jelly?

How did Royal Jelly become a dietary supplement?

How does Alba Herbal ensure its Royal Jelly quality?

What is the difference between Freeze-Dried and Fresh Royal Jelly?

Why is Royal Jelly available so widely today?

Can I take Royal Jelly while pregnant or nursing?

Can I take Royal Jelly with other vitamins?

How soon can I expect results?

What is Royal Jelly?

Royal jelly is a highly nutritious substance secreted by the worker bee’s cephalic glands after they eat honey and pollen. In fact, it is the most complex natural nutrient dense of all foods, including:  20 amino acids, B-complex vitamins, minerals, phospholipids (lecithin, etc.), neurotransmitters (acetylcholine), collagen precursors, high concentrations of the nucleic acids RNA and DNA, immune globulins (gamma globulin), albumin, enzymes, sex hormones, adrenal steroids, cellular catalysts, and hydroxyl acids (10-HDA). 10-HDA is a special active substance which only exists in royal jelly and nowhere else in nature. In the hive, royal jelly is produced as the exclusive food for the Queen Bee.

The Queen Bee’s story begins in the hive where each little bee starts out genetically identical. But, as nature would have it, only one bee is selected to feed on royal jelly to become the Queen Bee. In fact, both the queen and worker bees are female. The only real difference between the Queen Bee and the worker bees is the diet of royal jelly. The Queen Bee gets royal jelly during the larval stage then continuing as an adult while the worker bees only get royal jelly for the first three days of the larval stage. Because of the Queen Bee’s exclusive royal jelly diet, she becomes different from the other bees in three significant ways:

1. The Queen can lay up to 2,000 eggs a day, while the female worker bees do not lay eggs.
2. The Queen Bee can live up to 6 years, while the average worker bee lives about 6 weeks.
3. The Queen Bee is twice the size of female worker bees.

Royal jelly is considered one of nature’s miraculous foods. Much is yet to be understood about this mysterious substance but its health benefits for both bees and humans are undeniable.

How did Royal Jelly become a dietary supplement?

Scientists first recognized the power of royal jelly in the simple observation that the queen bee grows bigger and lives longer than her genetically identical worker bees, with the only difference between the two being the queen’s lifelong diet of nutrient rich royal jelly.

While it is believed that royal jelly may increase vitality and longevity, improve digestion and condition the skin, hair and nails, potential new benefits, such as relieving stress, improving liver function, lowering cholesterol, and anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, are also being discovered.

How does Alba Herbal ensure its Royal Jelly quality?

Our royal jelly is tested by a third party lab in the United States to ensure the highest quality, pure and potent royal jelly. 

The method for testing the purity and potency of royal jelly consists of measuring the amount of fatty acid 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA) it contains. 10-HDA is royal Jelly’s most powerful and active agent, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria or fungi and is also linked to growth and immunity. 10-HDA makes up half of Royal Jelly’s fatty acid content and is an important factor in testing for the product’s quality and potency. In nature, 10-HDA occurs at a percentage of between 1.5% and 2.0%. Alba Herbal does not accept royal jelly that contains less than 1.7% 10-HDA.

What is the difference between Freeze-Dried and Fresh Royal Jelly?

There is a big difference between fresh royal jelly and royal jelly that has been freeze-dried or lyophilized. We respect what nature has created and recommend most people use royal jelly in the natural fresh form with all properties still remain alive and active.

Scientific research has shown that freeze drying degrades royal jelly more quickly and may destroy some of the valuable enzymes and nutrients of this precious food substance. At Alba Herbal, we are diligent and devoted to providing our customers with royal jelly that is as close to nature as possible, ensuring you the finest royal jelly available!

Why is Royal Jelly available so widely today?

One of the reasons royal jelly is so precious is that it can't be duplicated by human. It can only be composed by bees. In more ancient times, royal jelly’s use was limited to people of royalty or great wealth, because it simply wasn’t available. While royal jelly is no less precious today, it is more widely available because of advances in the science of bee keeping and cultivation of royal jelly.

Can I take Royal Jelly while pregnant or nursing?

We believe royal jelly provides ample vitamins, minerals, and other additional nutrients that contribute to overall health and rejuvenation of pregnant women. However, it is important to consult with your doctor or healthcare professional before taking this product.

Can I take Royal Jelly with other vitamins?

Yes, absolutely! Royal jelly is a completely natural, nutritious food substance; it will not interfere with other regular vitamins regimen, and will be a great addition.

How soon can I expect results?

Royal jelly is a natural food substance that can take time to work optimally in your body. While some people experience results more quickly than others, through the years we have discovered that the full benefits of royal jelly take a little longer for some people. We suggest a three month supply to give you the best opportunity to optimize royal jelly benefits through consistent use of the product.