Tell Me About Royal Jelly

[Hollybolly]

After reading & hearing so much about Royal Jelly lately, I looked into it & made a visit to the health food store yesterday to buy some.

I seem to have gotten enough info - no help from the salesman who was a little clueless - so I know what its benefits are, I know why people are using it to help with embryo quality etc.

Just wanting experiences with it - I know there are a few IVF ladies who are taking it

Have you guys had any side effects/allergic reactions?

I'm going to start taking it in capsule form (wasn't able to get it fresh anywhere here, but my Dad lives near a big honey farm so am hoping he can make a visit for me & send me some )... and of course will check with my naturopath & Dr S before even thinking about continuing it during/leading up to my cycle.
I figure I have a few weeks before that though

Just wanted to hear your experiences - do your DH's take it as well - and other things similar.

Thanks in advance

[MummaSue]

Hey,

I was recommended it by my naturopath and some girls on another forum that I visit.

I took the fresh stuff from a month before I started my IVF stims right up until egg pick up. I got 13 eggs collected and 9 fertilised, 8 made it to blasty. I put that down to the royal jelly.

I don't know the science behind it, but my naturopath says that it's good for overall health and if people can afford to take it and stand the taste every day, then go for it.

You shouldn't take it if you have ANY pollen or bee allergies. It can also exacerbate asthma sufferers so shouldn't be taken by those with asthma.

I'd totally recommend it to those doing IVF.
Hugs and good luck
Sue xxx

[Krikkit]

I wanna know more about it and where I can find it or buy it online ? and what it tastes like?

My health food shop doesnt sell any!

[MummaSue]

It doesn't taste like honey, that is for sure. It has honey consistency but burns when it goes down. Ugh.

I got mine in a Go Vita health shop where they were happy to order it in for me.
Not sure what Australian sites supply it online.

Hugs
S X

[Krikkit]

the health food shop in the carillion in the city has fresh royal jelly ( across from miss mauds)

its foul. end of story.

I will be mixing it with something to get that taste away!

Is it supposed to be mixed with honey?

[LimeSlice]

From what I remember, Royal Jelly is the food specifically given to the Queen bee that makes her the Queen Bee.
Like honey, we humans are unsure of its exact molecular make up and why it possesses the qualitites it does, but is reputed to be excellent for the brain, your moods, and your physical appearance too.
You can get royal jelly capsules, just make sure you are getting true royal jelly, that is unadulterated.

Will ask hubby for the details and clarification when he gets home....he is a huge advocate of the stuff.

HTH