Royal Jelly |
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Basic Information
Royal jelly is a milky-white, gelatinous substance secreted by
salivary glands of worker bees to stimulate growth and
development of queen bees.
Chemicals this supplement contains:
Pantothenic acid (part of B-complex of vitamins)
10-hydroxydec-2-enoic acid
KNOWN EFFECTS
None proven or conclusively demonstrated.
Miscellaneous information:
This substance must be given by injection.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Extends life span.
Treats bone and joint disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Protects against leukemia.
Contains antibiotic properties.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any supplement is
hazardous.
Others:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side
Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms: |
What to do |
Life-threatening anaphylaxis |
Yell for help. Don't leave |
may follow injections--symptoms |
victim. Begin CPR |
include immediate severe |
(cardiopulmonary |
itching, paleness, low blood |
resuscitation), mouth to |
pressure, loss of |
mouth breathing and external |
consciousness, coma |
cardiac massage. Have someone |
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dial "O" (operator) or 911 |
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(emergency). Don't stop CPR |
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until help arrives. |
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