When winter returns, so does royal jelly! It’s time to do a cure to strengthen immunity, form and good mood. Manual.
The winter viruses are there (flu, covid…). Your body is going to need a good boost to avoid them or better fight them if he is hit. Nothing better than the Royal jelly as natural solution to find the form ! Here is how to use it on the advice of Aude Véret, naturopath.
Definition: what is royal jelly?
Royal jelly is a white substance with pearly reflections, and secreted by bees. Only the queen bee can consume it all her life, while the other bees only receive it for the first three days of their existence. If the bees have a life expectancy of 45 days, that of the Queen climbs to 4-5 years, or 40 times longer. A longevity that suggests that royal jelly has important health properties.
When to do a royal jelly treatment?
“She is consumed as a preventive cure in the fall and springto strengthen the immune system at the start and end of winter, after an infectious episode to perk you up, and throughout the year in case of fatigue or to strengthen the nervous system (in case of preparation for an exam or period of stress for example)”specifies the naturopath.
Form: ampoule, pure, capsule?
Royal jelly is available pure packaged in a small glass jarin ampule as well as in capsules. “Ideally, favor fresh royal jelly, recommends Aude Véret, naturopath and director of CENATHO, in Paris. However, check the provenance and always opt for the one harvested in France or in the European Union. “. A word of advice: if you don’t like the taste, opt for the capsule or ampoule version, because the latter is then often mixed with a natural orange flavor and can be diluted in a little water or lemon juice. fruits.
What are the benefits of royal jelly?
Royal jelly has multiple positive effects on our health.
► It contains between 13 and 18% proteinabout 15% carbohydrates and between 3 and 6% fat.
► She is also source of minerals such as zinc, silicon, iron, calcium, potassium,
► It contains all group B vitaminsas well as antioxidants. “Gthanks to the magnesium and vitamins B3 and B5 it contains, three essential for the proper functioning of our nervous system and regulator of adrenaline production, royal jelly helps us to better cope with stress, plays a role in our good mood and improves our sleep“, specifies Aude Véret.
► Thanks to this excellent nutritional cocktail, royal jelly is the bane of viruses because these nutrients work synergistically to stimulate our immune defenses and help our body to fight against infections.
► It is also an asset for counteract physical fatigue and stimulate our little gray cells.
► This substance is also known to delay the effects of agingthus preserving the youthfulness of the skin, hair and nails.
► Finally, she reduce symptoms of menopause.
Ideally, royal jelly is consumed in the morning on an empty stomach, that is to say before breakfast. Capsules and ampoules should be stored in a cool, dry place. If you buy it fresh, contained in a small glass jar, it should be stored in the refrigerator between 0 and 5°C.
What is the duration of a royal jelly cure?
Between one and two months, depending on the form of royal jelly. To be taken every morning.
Dosage
If you take it pure, the dosage is 300 to 700mg (a pinhead of product) to be taken every day for about a month. Its flavor is a bit acidic and might displease some people. A tip: have a glass of fruit juice right after or mix it with a spoonful of honey, which has antibacterial properties. The dosage of freeze-dried royal jelly is between 100 and 250 mg per dayr to be taken for 4 to 6 weeks.
For who ?
Royal jelly can be consumed by everyone. “Elderly people in particular will find it an excellent stimulant of cognitive abilities and energy, without interaction with other possible ongoing treatments., assures the specialist. However, it is recommended to wait until the age of 5 before giving it to the children and pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek the advice of their attending physician before doing a cure.
Contraindications
Royal jelly should be avoided in case of allergy to pollens and bee stings.
Thanks to Aude Véret, naturopath and director of CENATHO, in Paris.