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Royal Jelly Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms

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

Royal Jelly is a dietary supplement by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Royal Jelly by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms

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.

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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 a single active ingredient: royal jelly, a nutrient-rich secretion produced by honeybees. Royal jelly is a traditional ingredient used in supplements for a range of health concerns.

The powder form allows flexible dosing.

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?
  • The label markets general wellness (“nutritional support and general wellness”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.
  • 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 is possibly effective for menopausal symptoms. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), physical performance, and diabetes, the evidence suggests it is possibly ineffective.

For hair loss (androgenic alopecia), there is insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness.

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. However, it can trigger serious allergic reactions — especially in people with a history of asthma or atopy (a tendency toward allergic conditions).

Common allergic symptoms include breathing difficulty, itching, hives, eczema, and oral allergy syndrome. Rarely, it can cause anaphylaxis (a severe whole-body allergic reaction), severe asthma, or even death in sensitive individuals.

There is one case report of hemorrhagic colitis (bleeding inflammation of the colon) with bloody diarrhea that resolved after stopping the product. There is not enough safety information to recommend royal jelly during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in these situations.

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 taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood pressure medications. Warfarin carries a Moderate risk of increased bleeding, and blood pressure drugs carry a Moderate risk of blood pressure dropping too low when combined with royal jelly.

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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 carries a real risk with blood thinners like warfarin and with blood pressure medications. If you have a history of asthma or allergies, be aware of the potential for serious allergic reactions — some rare but severe.

Before you start, check your medications with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take warfarin or blood pressure drugs.

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 23, 2019.

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 Y.S. Eco Bee Farms
Barcode (UPC) 726635773774
Net contents 60000 mg; 2.1 Oz(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2019
DSLD ID 205732
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Royal Jelly by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
726635773774
IngredientAmount% DV
Royal Jelly500 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Formulation

Organic Pioneer Since 1995

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take a 1/4 teaspoon (500 mg) once or twice a day, preferably between meals. For optimum results take regularly.

Storage

Must keep dry.

Precautions

Caution: Bee products may cause an allergic reaction in some sensitive people.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Ultra Mega Strength Genuine, Freeze Dried Economical Powder Form

Y.S. Beekeepers of Generations have been dedicated to research and develop the highest quality Bee Products.

Formula

Royal Jelly contains life forming highly nutritional complexity of nature's superfood that queen bee feeds on and incredibly lays over 2,000 eggs per day. Storehouse of naturally occurring nutrients: full array of B-vitamins, essential Amino Acids, Fatty Acids, Phytosterols, Enzymes, Acetyl Choline, Gamma Globulin, Lecithin, 10-HDA, catalystic factor "R" and many more.

Seals/Symbols

YS Organic

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Royal Jelly by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Royal Jelly by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Royal Jelly

Interacts with
174 drugs
500 mg per serving

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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Royal Jelly by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms 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 Jelly2 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.

Y.S. Eco Bee Farms

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Name
Y.S. Organic Bee Farms
Street Address
2774 N. 4351 Rd.
City
Sheridan
State
IL
ZipCode
60551
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Royal Jelly by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms: Common Questions

Does Royal Jelly by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms 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 asthma or allergies?
Royal jelly can trigger serious allergic reactions in people with a history of asthma or atopy. Symptoms can range from itching and hives to severe breathing problems, and in rare cases, life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis. If you have either condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Can I take royal jelly while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to know. The data advises against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation — they can help you decide whether the risks or benefits apply to you.
What is royal jelly and what does it do?
Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich secretion made by honeybees. It's used in supplements mainly for menopausal symptoms, where the evidence suggests it may help. For hay fever, physical performance, and diabetes, available evidence suggests it's probably not effective.
What are the most common side effects?
When taken by mouth, the most common side effects in sensitive people are itching, hives, eczema, breathing difficulty, and oral allergy syndrome — mostly in those with a history of asthma or allergies. Most people tolerate it well if they don't have these risk factors.
Can I take royal jelly with warfarin?
Royal jelly may increase your bleeding risk with warfarin — one case showed a significant change in blood clotting within a week of starting royal jelly. Do not take them together without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.

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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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