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Bee-yond Ordinary: The Magic of Royal Jelly!

Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich secretion produced by worker bees, primarily to nourish their queen bee throughout her life. (In case you are wondering how do they which one is a potential queen, click here) It makes her bigger and fertile. On the other hand, the worker bee larvae are fed royal jelly only for 2-3 days after they hatch, thereafter they are fed bee bread. Royal jelly is a creamy, milky substance composed of about 60-70% water, 12-15% proteins, 10-16% sugars, 3-6% lipids, and 2-3% vitamins, minerals, and bioactive… Read More »Bee-yond Ordinary: The Magic of Royal Jelly!