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Dietary supplement

Royal Jelly Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Stakich

Powder Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Royal Jelly Powder is a dietary supplement by Stakich 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Royal Jelly Powder by Stakich

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.

Stakich Royal Jelly Powder is a single-ingredient supplement: royal jelly concentrate, a nutrient-rich secretion collected from honeybee colonies. The product is delivered as a powder and contains one active ingredient.

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 is possibly effective for menopausal symptoms. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), physical performance, and diabetes, the evidence suggests it's likely ineffective.

For androgenic alopecia (pattern hair loss), there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness. If you're considering royal jelly for a specific condition, it's worth discussing with your doctor which uses have meaningful support.

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 by most people, but it can trigger serious allergic reactions — especially in anyone with a history of asthma or atopy (a tendency toward allergic conditions). Reactions range from mild itching and hives to severe ones like anaphylaxis and status asthmaticus (a life-threatening asthma attack); deaths have been reported in sensitive individuals.

One case also documented hemorrhagic colitis (inflammation and bleeding in the colon) after ingestion, though symptoms resolved within two weeks of stopping. There isn't enough safety information to recommend royal jelly during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor about whether it's right for you.

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 your medications with your doctor or pharmacist if you take warfarin or other blood thinners (moderate risk of increased bleeding) or antihypertensive drugs for high blood pressure (moderate risk of blood pressure dropping too low). Altogether, these interactions span 174 individual medications.

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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.

Stakich Royal Jelly Powder may help with menopausal symptoms, but it's not established for most other uses. If you have asthma or a history of allergies, approach it cautiously or avoid it — the risk of serious allergic reactions is real.

If you take warfarin or blood pressure medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, because royal jelly may interfere with how they work. It's a conversation worth having with your own healthcare provider before you begin.

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 Feb 24, 2017.

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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Stakich
Barcode (UPC) 099977010174
Net contents 1.5 oz.; 42 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 24, 2017
DSLD ID 70368
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Royal Jelly Powder by Stakich, 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
34
UPC/BARCODE
099977010174
IngredientAmount% DV
Royal Jelly concentrate1375 mg--

Other ingredients: Royal Jelly powder

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Label statements
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Formulation

Contains no: Sugar, starch, milk, egg, gluten, corn, yeast, shellfish, preservatives, or additives.

Storage

Storage Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration is optional.

Precautions

Warning Bee products should not be fed to infants under one year of age.

Do not use if pregnant or lactating.

General Statements

Stakich Royal Jelly is premium quality and high potency! Royal Jelly is the queen bee's only source of food, which enables her to live 40 times longer than worker bees!

Since 1925

All natural Premium quality

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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1/4 tsp daily, in the morning and evening. To assist with the distinct taste, mix with honey or into your favorite smoothie.

Formula

Royal Jelly Powder (3x Concentrate)

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Royal Jelly Powder by Stakich label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Royal Jelly Powder by Stakich

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 container34 Amounts shown are per serving.

Royal Jelly concentrate

Interacts with
174 drugs
1375 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 concentrate monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Royal Jelly Powder by Stakich 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 Powder 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 concentrate2 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 Powder, from the product label.

Stakich

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Name
Stakich, Inc.
City
Troy
State
Michigan
ZipCode
48084
Web Address
www.stakich.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Royal Jelly Powder by Stakich: Common Questions

Does Royal Jelly Powder by Stakich interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Royal Jelly Powder 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 Powder 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 royal jelly if I have asthma or allergies?
Royal jelly carries a significant risk for people with asthma or atopy (a tendency toward allergic reactions). Common reactions include itching, hives, and eczema; serious ones — anaphylaxis and life-threatening asthma attacks — have been reported. If this describes you, it's best to avoid it or talk with your doctor first.
Is royal jelly safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to recommend royal jelly during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you in these situations.
What is royal jelly, and what does it do?
Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich secretion produced by honeybees. In this product, it's concentrated into a powder. The evidence suggests it may help with menopausal symptoms, but it's not established to help with hay fever, physical performance, diabetes, or hair loss.
Can I take this with warfarin?
Royal jelly may increase your risk of bleeding if you take warfarin. One documented case involved an 87-year-old man whose bleeding markers got dangerously high after just one week on royal jelly. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — don't add this without clearing it first.
Does royal jelly interact with blood pressure medication?
Yes — royal jelly may lower blood pressure on its own, which could make your antihypertensive medication work too well and drop your pressure too low. Talk with your doctor before combining them.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people tolerate it well. If you don't have asthma or allergies, mild itching, rashes, or stomach upset are possible. If you have asthma or allergies, watch for breathing trouble, facial swelling, or severe reactions — stop and seek help right away if they occur.

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Sources & How We Checked

Royal Jelly Powder'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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