Royal Jelly:
Royal jelly is a milky gelatinous substance produced by honeybees to feed the queen bee and her young larvae. It contains water, carbohydrates, protein, and fat, as well as B vitamins. Many animal and laboratory studies have shown that the amino acid, phenolic, and fatty acid compounds in royal jelly have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Propolis:
Bees produce propolis from the resin of evergreen trees. When bees mix this resin with their secretions and wax, they create a sticky, greenish-brown substance used as a sealant in their hives. This substance is known as propolis or bee glue. Researchers have identified over 300 different compounds in propolis, most of which are polyphenols like flavonoids. Polyphenols are antioxidants that combat diseases and damage in the body. Propolis has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Vitamin A:
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin involved in growth and development, immune system support, and bone development. It is also a component of visual pigments. Vitamin A deficiency is a common nutritional issue, especially in children, and increases the risk of diarrhea and mortality from diseases like measles. Deficiency leads to the degradation of normal mucous membrane tissues, making respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, urinary, and eye tissues vulnerable to infections due to impaired immune function.
Vitamin D:
This vitamin enhances calcium absorption and reduces its excretion, thereby maintaining the body’s calcium levels. Vitamin D is essential for bone growth, and insufficient intake can result in rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults, and osteoporosis in the elderly. Vitamin D also plays a crucial role in immune system support, cell growth regulation, and neuromuscular function. Deficiency in vitamin D3 can delay tooth eruption, walking in children, and cause pelvic deformities in girls.
Zinc:
Zinc supports the immune system, protein and DNA synthesis, cell division, and wound healing. It also aids growth and development. Zinc strengthens the immune system and bone mass formation. Symptoms of zinc deficiency in children include reduced growth and appetite. Zinc supplementation before puberty has positive effects on growth and serum zinc levels, particularly in short and underweight children. The body has limited zinc reserves, necessitating daily intake of this mineral.
