Abstract:
Introduction. In some European countries, such as France and Belgium, royal jelly is already considered
a food. The same is true in other countries, such as Uruguay, where it is sold in stores, under the
authorization of the State Office of Food Science. It is true, that is not necessary to consume in large
quantities. The reservoir of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, enzymes, royal jelly is a perfect
choice. Being a bee product with the most complex and various actions on the body, royal jelly contains
almost all nutrients needed by the body being the only natural source of 10-HDA acid and acetylcholine,
essential nutrients, being unfeasible to synthesize.
Aim of study. Study and analysis of national and international bibliographic sources regarding the benefits
and uses of royal jelly as a natural product in traditional treatment.
Methods and materials. Bibliographic sources were analyzed using PubMed, Publons, Scopus and others
databases.
Results. Royal jelly is a secretion made by young nurse bees working in the hypopharyngeal glands, and
is used in the feeding of queens, both in their larval and adult state. Royal jelly has a major component of
fatty acid, namely 10-hydroxy-trans-2-decenoic acid (10H2DA), being used as a traditional medicine and
as a dietary supplement in the past to treat many diseases. In Japan, for example, it has been shown that
under the action of royal jelly, new neurons, oligodendrocytes and astrocytes are differentiated from nerve
stem cells (Shoei Furukawa et al.). In other words, the old theory of traditional medicine that neurons and
other nerve cells cannot regenerate has been overturned. Furthermore, royal jelly is perhaps the most
powerful stimulant of stem cells. This miraculous elixir is used in the treatment of various diseases, namely:
inherited genetics; in degenerative diseases; in maintenance treatment; in malignant diseases; a natural
remedy for patients with type 2 diabetes; a solution for regulating blood sugar; respiratory disorders;
dermatological problems; disorders of the peripheral nervous system; ophthalmic pathology; diseases of
the internal organs. The phenolic compounds, namely flavonoids in royal jelly carry antimicrobial,
antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing benefits.
Conclusion. Royal jelly positively regulates the body's antioxidant status. Royal jelly differs slightly from
other useful bee products. This product has gained value due to its composition and delicate effect on the
body. The correct and regular use of the product ensures not only the general strengthening of the body, but
also the elimination of quite serious pathologies.
