Royal jelly explained: what it is and side effects
Royal jelly comes from honey bee secretions used to feed their young and is collected from individual queen bee cells in hives. The NIH says it contains water, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, simple carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Two of the products we reviewed list royal jelly, and neither prints its individual amount.
- In the products we reviewed
- 2, none prints the amount
What royal jelly is
- Royal jelly comes from honey bee secretions used to feed their young.1
- Other names for royal jelly include Jalea Real, Bee Saliva and Honey Bee Milk.1
- Royal jelly is collected from individual queen bee cells in honey bee hives.1
- Royal jelly contains water, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, simple carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.1
- Royal jelly is applied to the skin in creams and taken by mouth in dietary supplements.1
How much royal jelly each product gives
Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend
Before you take it
Side effects
- Allergic reactions can start within minutes of swallowing royal jelly and are most likely caused by an allergy to one of its main proteins.1
Ask a doctor first
- Ask a doctor before using royal jelly if you have a history of asthma or allergic conditions, because rare allergic reactions occur particularly in these people.1
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.
The 2 products we reviewed that list royal jelly
| Product | Form and serving | Royal jelly per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Honey Burn#6 in weight loss support | Liquid drops2 ml | Not printedIn the 550 mg Royal Honey Blend | 9.0 | $49 | Check price |
 Make America Slim Again#7 in weight loss support | Liquid drops2 ml | Not printedIn a 550 mg proprietary blend | 8.9 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is royal jelly?
Royal jelly is a substance from honey bee secretions used to feed their young. It is collected from individual queen bee cells in honey bee hives.
What is in royal jelly?
Royal jelly contains water, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, simple carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, according to the NIH.
Can humans eat royal jelly?
Yes, royal jelly is taken by mouth in dietary supplements. It is also applied to the skin in creams.
What are the side effects of royal jelly?
Royal jelly can cause allergic reactions that start within minutes of swallowing it. These reactions are most likely caused by an allergy to one of its main proteins. Ask a clinician before starting if you have a history of asthma or allergic conditions, because rare allergic reactions occur particularly in these people.
Which products we reviewed contain royal jelly, and how much?
Honey Burn and Make America Slim Again list royal jelly, but neither prints its individual amount. Honey Burn includes it in a 550 mg blend, while Make America Slim Again includes it in a 550 mg proprietary blend. Both are liquid drops with a 2 ml serving, and those blend totals are not royal jelly amounts.
Also in these products
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH LiverTox, Royal Jellyncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked