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Dietary supplement

Royal Jelly Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Paradise

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Royal Jelly is a dietary supplement by Paradise with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menopausal symptoms, skin health and wound care, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 174 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Royal Jelly Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Royal Jelly by Paradise

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: royal jelly extract. Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich secretion produced by honeybees, and it's been used traditionally to support various aspects of health.

The capsule itself is made from plant cellulose.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Royal Jelly's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Royal Jelly for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Menopausal symptoms — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Royal jelly appears possibly effective for menopausal symptoms based on the evidence we hold. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), physical performance, and diabetes, the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective.

For hair loss (androgenic alopecia), there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Royal Jelly

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Royal jelly is generally well tolerated in most people, but it carries a serious caution: it can trigger severe allergic reactions in anyone with a history of asthma or atopy (a tendency to allergic conditions). Common allergic symptoms include itching, hives, eczema, shortness of breath, and oral allergy syndrome.

In rare cases, it's caused anaphylaxis and even death in susceptible people. There's also one case report of bloody diarrhea and colon inflammation that resolved after stopping the supplement.

There isn't enough safety information to recommend royal jelly during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it if you're pregnant, trying to conceive, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Royal Jelly

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Royal Jelly.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 174 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, double-check with your pharmacist if you take warfarin or any blood pressure medication. Royal jelly may increase bleeding risk with warfarin and may lower blood pressure further when combined with antihypertensive drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Royal jelly may help with menopausal symptoms, but it's not for everyone. If you have asthma or a history of allergies, take warfarin, or use blood pressure medications, check with your pharmacist first.

The allergic reaction risk in sensitive people is real and can be serious.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Royal Jelly, straight from the product label.

Brand Paradise
Barcode (UPC) 601944777173
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2025
DSLD ID 336889
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Royal Jelly by Paradise, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
601944777173
IngredientAmount% DV
Royal Jelly Extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Plant Cellulose

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Label statements
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Formulation

Quality - Purity - Potency We are dedicated to sourcing premium ultra pure ingredients that meet the highest standards of excellence.

We never add unnecessary fillers, binders, preservatives or flow agents to our encapsulation process. Our Active Whole Spectrum extracts contain a full profile of naturally occurring constituents and are extracted without the use of toxic solvents and/or harsh chemicals.

Vegan

Non-GMO Gluten Free

Premium quality, purity & potency

Contains no common allergens. Made without fillers.

Manufactured in the USA. GMP Quality Assured & FDA Registered.

General Statements

Paradise products have won over a decade of Best of Supplements Awards.

Formula

Active Whole Spectrum Difference Our Active Whole Spectrum extracts contain a full profile of naturally occurring constituents and are extracted without the use of toxic solvents and/or harsh chemicals. This unique method captures the true essence of the whole herb while still retaining a highly active and bioavailable concentration of phyto nutrients.

Storage

Warning: Keep in a cool dry place, out of the reach of children.

Precautions

Warning: Keep in a cool dry place, out of the reach of children.

If pregnant, nursing, or using any prescription medication consult your health care professional before using this product.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Paradise Enhancing Nature's Miracles Since 1994 Paradise EST. 1994

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1 vegetarian capsule 1-2 times daily or as directed by a qualified health care professional.

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Royal Jelly by Paradise label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Royal Jelly by Paradise

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Royal Jelly Extract

Interacts with
174 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: 10-HDA

Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich substance made by worker bees to feed the queen bee. People take it for menopause symptoms, energy, skin, and immune su...

Royal Jelly Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Royal Jelly by Paradise Drug Interactions

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174Drugs
174 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Royal Jelly with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Royal Jelly Extract2 drug types · 174 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that royal jelly might lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Royal jelly might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
In one case, an 87-year-old male who was previously stabilized on warfarin developed hematuria and was found to have an INR of 7.29 after taking a royal jelly supplement for one week.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Royal Jelly, from the product label.

Paradise

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Name
Paradise Herbs & Essentials, Inc.
Street Address
19051 Goldenwest St. #106-304
City
Huntington Beach
State
CA
ZipCode
92648
Web Address
www.paradiseherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Royal Jelly by Paradise: Common Questions

Does Royal Jelly by Paradise interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Royal Jelly has a known interaction with 174 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Royal Jelly contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I have asthma or allergies?
No—if you have a history of asthma or atopy (allergic conditions), royal jelly carries a real risk of allergic reactions, ranging from mild itching and hives to severe ones like anaphylaxis. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor first.
Will this help my hot flashes?
Royal jelly appears possibly effective for menopausal symptoms, so it may help—but the evidence isn't definitive. Individual results vary.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
There isn't enough safety information, so it's best to avoid it while pregnant. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What's in each capsule?
Just royal jelly extract and plant cellulose (the capsule material). No fillers or additives beyond that.
Could this help with hair loss?
There isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether royal jelly works for hair loss. The data we hold on this is incomplete.

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Sources & How We Checked

Royal Jelly's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 14 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Royal Jelly 14 references
  1. Takahashi M, Matsuo I, Ohkido M. Contact dermatitis due to honeybee royal jelly. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9:452-5.
  2. Bullock RJ, et al. Fatal royal jelly-induced asthma. Med J Aust 1994;160:44. DOI
  3. Thien FC, Leung R, Baldo BA, et al. Asthma and anaphylaxis induced by royal jelly. Clin Exp Allergy 1996;26:216-22. PubMed
  4. Yonei Y, Shibagaki K, Tsukada N, et al. Case report: haemorrhagic colitis associated with royal jelly intake. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 1997;12:495-9.
  5. Harwood M, Harding S, Beasley R, Frankish PD. Asthma following royal jelly. N Z Med J 1996;109:325.
  6. Laporte JR, Ibaanez L, Vendrell L, Ballarin E. Bronchospasm induced by royal jelly. Allergy 1996;51:440. DOI
  7. Leung R, Thien FC, Baldo B, et al. Royal jelly-induced asthma and anaphylaxis: clinical characteristics and immunologic correlations. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1995;96:1004-7. PubMed
  8. Peacock S, Murray V, Turton C. Respiratory distress and royal jelly. BMJ 1995;311:1472. DOI
  9. Winther K, Hedman C. Assessment of the Effects of the Herbal Remedy Femal on the Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 2002;63:344-53. DOI
  10. Lee NJ, Fermo JD. Warfarin and royal jelly interaction. Pharmacotherapy 2006;26:583-6. PubMed
  11. Tokunaga, K. H., Yoshida, C., Suzuki, K. M., Maruyama, H., Futamura, Y., Araki, Y., and Mishima, S. Antihypertensive effect of peptides from royal jelly in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Biol.Pharm.Bull. 2004;27(2):189-192. PubMed
  12. Sultana, A., Nabi, A. H., Nasir, U. M., Maruyama, H., Suzuki, K. M., Mishima, S., and Suzuki, F. A dipeptide YY derived from royal jelly proteins inhibits renin activity. Int.J.Mol.Med. 2008;21(6):677-681. DOI
  13. Gómez Torrijos E, Méndez Diaz Y, Borja Segade JM, et al. Occupational allergic respiratory disease due to royal jelly. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2016;117(1):102-3. PubMed
  14. Li JD, Cui L, Xu YY, Guan K. A case of anaphylaxis caused by major royal jelly protein 3 of royal jelly and its cross-reactivity with honeycomb. J Asthma Allergy 2021;14:1555-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Royal Jelly monograph →

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