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Dietary supplement

Royal Jelly Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Nootropics

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 Pure Nootropics 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 Concentrate, Freeze-Dried. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Royal Jelly by Pure Nootropics

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 supplement contains one active ingredient: royal jelly concentrate that's been freeze-dried to preserve it. Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich secretion from honeybees, traditionally used in herbal and traditional medicine.

The capsules also contain inactive ingredients — cellulose, rice flour, and magnesium stearate — which are standard fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Insufficient 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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports cognition and longevity.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cognitive impairment, Age-related cognitive decline, Memory, Brain health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Royal Jelly is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cognitive impairment (Natural Medicines).

The evidence here is mixed and limited. Royal jelly is possibly effective for menopausal symptoms, but that's the strongest rating we have.

For physical performance, hay fever, and diabetes, the evidence suggests it's probably not effective. For hair loss (androgenic alopecia), there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to rate it either way.

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, but there's a critical catch: if you have a history of asthma or atopy (a tendency to allergic reactions), you're at real risk. Common allergic symptoms include itching, hives, eczema, shortness of breath, and oral allergy syndrome.

In rare but serious cases — especially in people with asthma or atopy — it can cause anaphylaxis (a severe whole-body allergic reaction) or even death. There's also one case report of hemorrhagic colitis (bleeding inflammation of the colon) with bloody diarrhea after taking royal jelly, which resolved when the supplement was stopped.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best to avoid it.

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 take this, check if you're on warfarin or any blood thinner — royal jelly can increase bleeding risk. Also double-check any blood pressure medications you're taking, since royal jelly might lower blood pressure further.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Royal jelly might be worth considering if you're looking for support with menopausal symptoms and have no history of asthma or severe allergies. If you take warfarin, blood pressure medication, or have asthma or a strong allergy history, talk with your pharmacist before starting it.

Anyone with an atopic background really needs to discuss this one first.

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 Sep 25, 2024.

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 Pure Nootropics
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2024
DSLD ID 316605
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Royal Jelly by Pure Nootropics, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Royal Jelly Concentrate, Freeze-Dried500 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Royal Jelly 1500mg equivalency

Formulation

Supports cognition and longevity

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Royal Jelly by Pure Nootropics label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Royal Jelly by Pure Nootropics

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

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

Royal Jelly Concentrate, Freeze-Dried

Interacts with
174 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic Acid

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 Concentrate, Freeze-Dried monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Royal Jelly by Pure Nootropics 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 Concentrate, Freeze-Dried2 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.

Pure Nootropics

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Name
Pure Nootropics
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Royal Jelly by Pure Nootropics: Common Questions

Does Royal Jelly by Pure Nootropics 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.
Is royal jelly safe if I have allergies or asthma?
No. People with a history of asthma or atopy (a tendency to severe allergies) have a high rate of allergic reactions to royal jelly — from itching and hives all the way to anaphylaxis and, rarely, death. If that's you, avoid this product and talk to your pharmacist about alternatives.
Does royal jelly actually work?
The evidence is limited. It's possibly effective for menopausal symptoms, but for physical performance, hay fever, and diabetes the data suggests it probably won't help. For hair loss, we just don't have enough reliable evidence to say either way.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to know. The data advises against it during both pregnancy and breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it okay. If you don't have asthma or allergies, the main risks are mild — things like skin irritation if applied topically. But if you do have asthma or a strong allergy history, allergic reactions are common and can be serious.
What's actually in these capsules?
Each capsule is freeze-dried royal jelly concentrate — the nutrient-rich secretion honeybees make. The rest is just inactive ingredients: cellulose, rice flour, and magnesium stearate, which are standard fillers and binders in capsules.

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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.

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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

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