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ROYAL JELLY
Description A beige, creamy product secreted by young nurse worker bees for feeding to the queen larvae, and other young larvae. It is totally synthesized by the bees in the hypopharyngeal and mandibular gland.
Active Ingredients Royal jelly is derived from the proteins and nutrients in the pollen ingested by the secreting bees. It consists of an emulsion of proteins, sugars and lipids in a water base. Water 24%, proteins 31%, ether- soluble subs. 15%, carbohydrates 15%, ash 2%,. Trace elements: Fe, Mn, Ni, Co, Si, Cr, Au, Hg, Bi, As. Vitamins: Thiamine 1.2/7.4 mg % , Riboflavine 5.2/ 10 mg % , Niacine 60/150 mg. % , Ascorbic acid 12 mg % , Pyridoxine 2.2/10.2 mg. % , B12 0.15 mg.% , Pantothenic acid 65/200 mg. %, Biotin 0.9/3.7 mg. % , Inositol 80/150 mg. % , Folic Acid 0.2 mg %, Vitamin E < 0.2 mg. %
Properties The proteins in Royal jelly have the main presumed function of providing the growing larvae of the queen a readily digested source of protein. The remainder of the composition, except the lipids, also appears to be oriented toward providing a balance of nutrients for the consuming individuals. The lipids are unusual, composed mostly of short chained 8-10 carbon hydroxyl fatty acids or diacids. These compounds have active functionalities at both ends of the molecule, are more soluble in water than usual fatty acid, are highly acidic and act as good anti-microbial agent. It is this latter property, antimicrobial activity that appears to be the main function of the lipids in royal jelly.
Application For Human, Royal jelly is a highly nutritious material with antibacterial properties, used orally for strengthening immunity and general health: for combating senility, improving fertility, increasing sexual capacities, for anemia, lack of appetite, strengthening capillaries, in the treatment of insomnia and depression. It is also integrated in skin care anti-aging and nourishing products.
Dosage in formulation Oral preparation: 250 mg. to 1 g. /intake Cosmetical preparation: 0.1% to 2 %
Solubility In water, ether, alcohol.
Toleration In the dosage we recommend, for the manufacture of food supplement, royal jelly is designated as non-toxic, and for the manufacture of cosmetic preparation, royal jelly is non-irritant to the intact skin. No objection to the application of preparations containing royal jelly in the vicinity of the eye.
Storage Refrigerated 2-4 C (protected from light, in well closed containers. For good efficiency, royal jelly should not be stored for longer than 1 year before processing. |
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