A lot of buzzing over honey

HONEY, the best-known bee product, has been valued by humans throughout history. But only recently has interest grown in another bee product, royal jelly. The substance, which is secreted by young worker honeybees, is a mixture of protein, amino acids, sugars and vitamins that is fed to the queen bee, causing her to achieve extraordinary size, fertility and longevity.  

Some manufacturers claim royal jelly can fight infection and help prevent colds. It is also used for its purported ability to improve cardiovascular health and to slow ageing. Dosage is usually set at 50mg to 100mg daily in capsules or tablets.