The Many, Many Wellness Benefits of Bee By-Products

Other benefits include the fact that honey has low oxygen, high sugar and low pH, which helps prevent bacterial infections that require oxygen (such as MRSA), according to Wilson-Rich. "Honey is also used for facial treatments to reduce aerobic bacterial loads and clear up complexion, but out of all the bee products that improve human health, it's actually venom that has the most benefits. Lip plumpers and skin firmers are common examples of this natural product in cosmetics."

For her part, Stein singles out royal jelly as being another notable bee product. "Bees make this divine substance known as royal jelly, which I like to think of as a brain-boosting longevity elixir. As the exclusive food source of the queen bee and newborns, it's a powerful hive superfood. Royal jelly contains high amounts of proteins, lipids, vitamins, enzymes and minerals — and its impressive nutrient density has not been able to be replicated by science. For humans, royal jelly is great for naturally supporting memory, concentration and focus."

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