Royal jelly is a glandular product of worker bees that is mainly used as a source of nutrition for the queen bee.

Function

  Of all the derivatives of beekeeping, royal jelly is the one that has been studied the least, so it is not possible to establish conclusive data on the efficacy of this supplement for improving athletic performance. Chupin (1988) notes, following administration of royal jelly, an increase in endurance performance that persists for twenty days. In order for this not to disappear, it is necessary, according to this author, to continue the administration with higher dosages.

Negative notes

  Given the need to increase the dosage to maintain its beneficial effects, it is assumed that royal jelly can be addictive. It is also known that all beekeeping products can give rise to allergic reactions.

Form and posology

  The form in which royal jelly supplements are most frequently marketed is the single-dose drinking bottle, but it is also possible to find them in the form of tablets or bottled liquid for dosing. As far as dosage is concerned, in Chupin’s study, 500 mg of royal jelly was initially administered sublingually (to facilitate absorption) twice a day.