It is a rich treasure of nutrients and energy that worker bees secrete to feed their own larvae and the queen bee. It is a viscous, pearly-colored, slightly acidic-tasting product that contains 12-13% protein, 12-15% carbohydrates, 5-6% beneficial lipids, including important fatty acids, and the full spectrum of vitamins.
HDA is an organic acid present in Royal Jelly that acts as a biochemical marker indicating the freshness and biological power or effectiveness of Royal Jelly. Therefore, Fresh royal jelly is a food with great nutritional value that provides a high content of active ingredients with very beneficial effects on health, as long as it contains 2% HDA.
Royal Jelly is the food that makes the queen bee 50% larger than the others since it is the only one to be fed exclusively with it throughout its life. In addition, it provides so much power and longevity that while worker bees live around 15 days, they can live up to 5 years! And if that were not enough, it has great fertility, being able to lay more than 1,500 eggs a day, while the worker bees are completely sterile.
Exhaustive studies carried out on Royal Jelly have shown nutritional, energetic and metabolic advantages. It is also well known for its traditional use as a rejuvenator and immune system enhancer. Likewise, it helps balance the endocrine system, has a positive action on the digestive system, has antibacterial properties, etc.