Other compounds

Royal jelly

Also called: bee milk

A secretion fed to queen bees.

Why people take it
Ageing, fertility, menopause.
What the evidence says
Little evidence.
How it is usually taken
Usually 500 mg to 1 g a day.
Be careful
Can trigger asthma and severe allergy.
Medicines it can interact with
May add to warfarin; avoid with asthma or allergies to bee products.

Other other compounds

Alpha-lipoic acidResveratrolQuercetinPterostilbeneNMNSpermidineFisetinPQQSulforaphaneDIMDHEAMelatoninCaffeine and L-theanineCannabidiol (CBD)Hemp seedBee pollenPropolisManuka honeyChlorophyllWheatgrass

Common questions

What is Royal jelly?

A secretion fed to queen bees.

Why do people take Royal jelly?

Ageing, fertility, menopause.

Does Royal jelly work?

Little evidence.

How much Royal jelly do people take?

Usually 500 mg to 1 g a day.

Is Royal jelly safe?

Can trigger asthma and severe allergy.

Does Royal jelly interact with medicines?

May add to warfarin; avoid with asthma or allergies to bee products.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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