Royal jelly is a secretion from the allotropic glands of worker bees aged 4 to 15 days, used…

Royal jelly is a secretion from the allotropic glands of worker bees aged 4 to 15 days, used to feed larvae. Fresh royal jelly is a creamy, opaque substance with a slightly sour and pungent taste. Its complex chemical composition averages 60-70% water, 14-18% proteins, 10-17% carbohydrates, 5.5-7% fats, up to 1.2% ash elements, and includes vitamins C, PP, B group, and other bioactive compounds. It has a tonic effect on the body, stimulating metabolic processes and enhancing the function of endocrine glands, positively impacting the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. This makes it popular in medicine and cosmetics.