Royal Jelly and Propolis Tincture

[suechu]

I've just started taking these from an independent supplier - no bees were harmed in the making apparently!

They both taste absolutely vile but I shall persevere - anyone else had any experience of these products and seen any benefit?

[Sqad]

What are they supposed to do?

[suechu]

Skin care, cholesterol lowering, depression aid, improved memory, immunity improvement

[Sqad]

Right............................good stuff eh? I might try it and let you know.

[suechu]

Here's the link sqad:

http://www.apitherapy.biz/home.html

[coccinelle]

I have taken Royal Jelly capsules off and on over a year. What I've noticed is I rarely have a cold. Not sure if they've helped me get over a difficult year but I'm still taking them. Mind you I now buy them from the supermarket as they're cheaper.

[Clanad]

I've found that using the bee pollen/royal jelly in granule formulation eliminates the taste problem.
Additionally, a teaspoon of Chia Seeds in the mix (I mix it with a soy based, flavored protein shake mix, twice daily) also helps the texture and flavor.
Here, in the U.S., I've been using this mix for about 6 months, and I, too, have noticed that, many round me are experiencing colds and sinus infections, I'm not. I haven't had a cold in over 5 years (I also take echinacea). Old wive's tale? Maybe, but I can't argue with the results.
I also believe that I experience an increased energy level. I ran out of the pollen/royal jelly for about 10 days before I could get it ordered in and Mrs. C said I was noticeably grouchier... if that's possible. Back to my mellow self now...

[islasmum]

Regarding the propolis, my OH who is asthmatic tried the capsules but stopped after taking them for a few days as they seemed to aggravate his asthma - so if you are asthmatic it might be wise to go cautiously with regard to this stuff.

[suechu]

Yes warnings are given that asthmatics and those who experience major beesting reactions should avoid.

[susiespider]

I'm interested in coccinelle's answer as that is exactly what I've found. I've been taking royal jelly for over twenty years now and I hardly ever get colds, or if I do get one, I only get very mild symptoms. I stopped taking it for a while many years ago and I started getting colds again, so have taken it ever since. I got my husband to start on it a few years ago and he's found the same. It's not advertised as preventing colds, but I'm sure it helps. I'm quite sceptical about most herbal remedies etc but royal jelly I'm a great fan of. I get the 500mg ones from Holland & Barrett, not the cheapest but I stock up when they have their sales of buy one, get a second one for a penny.