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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.

This product contains one active ingredient: royal jelly concentrate, a nutrient-rich secretion from honeybees often used in traditional wellness routines. The powder form makes it easy to mix into food or beverages.

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), diabetes, and physical performance, 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 real risk of serious allergic reactions — especially in anyone with a history of asthma or atopic conditions (eczema, allergies). Common allergic symptoms include itching, hives, eczema, and difficulty breathing.

In rare cases, it can cause anaphylaxis (a life-threatening allergic reaction) or status asthmaticus (severe asthma). There's also one reported case of hemorrhagic colitis (bleeding in the colon) after taking royal jelly, though symptoms resolved after stopping it.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data to know whether royal jelly is safe. The safety data advises against use during both pregnancy and lactation — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you if you're pregnant 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 taking this product, check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take warfarin or any blood pressure medication. Royal jelly may increase bleeding risk with warfarin and may lower your blood pressure further if you're already on blood pressure 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.

Consider royal jelly if you're dealing with menopausal symptoms and want a possibly effective option — but it's not your answer for hay fever, diabetes, or exercise performance. If you have asthma, eczema, or other allergies, be very cautious: allergic reactions can be serious.

Before taking it, check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you're on warfarin or blood pressure medications.

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) 099977010181
Net contents 16 oz.; 454 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 24, 2017
DSLD ID 70354
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:
1.4 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.4 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
363
UPC/BARCODE
099977010181
IngredientAmount% DV
Royal Jelly concentrate1375 mg--

Other ingredients: Royal Jelly powder

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Label statements
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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

Since 1925

All natural Premium quality

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, we have committed ourselves to providing only the finest and freshest products that support a healthy and natural lifestyle. We know your family will enjoy this healthy, all natural food as much as our family does!

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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.

Formulation

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

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 size1.4 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container363 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 this if I have asthma or allergies?
You should be careful. Royal jelly carries a higher risk of allergic reactions in people with asthma or a history of atopic conditions like eczema — reactions can range from itching and hives to serious ones like anaphylaxis. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Is royal jelly safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way. The data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Have a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's right for your situation.
What's royal jelly actually for?
Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich secretion from honeybees. In this product, it's possibly effective for menopausal symptoms, but the evidence doesn't support it for hay fever, diabetes, or boosting physical performance.
What are the side effects I might experience?
Most people tolerate it well. However, if you have asthma or allergies, you're at higher risk for allergic symptoms like itching, hives, eczema, and difficulty breathing. One rare case of bloody diarrhea and colon inflammation was reported.
Can I take this with my blood pressure medication?
Royal jelly may lower blood pressure further, raising the risk of your pressure dropping too low. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining it with any blood pressure drug.
What if I'm on warfarin (Coumadin)?
Royal jelly may increase bleeding risk with warfarin. There's a documented case of a patient who developed dangerous bleeding after taking royal jelly for just one week. Do not take this without clearing it with your doctor first.

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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

See these in context on the Royal Jelly monograph →

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