It helps the elderly in improving appetite, muscle strength and body mass in cases of malnutrition, underweight, depression and anorexia. It is the royal jelly, or milk of bees, traditionally used by humans in states of decay or lack of energy and which, according to recent studies, seems to have a beneficial role even in old age.
Aging well to live better
People are getting longer and the percentage of the elderly is growing strongly: according to the most recent ISTAT data, one in five Italians is over 60 years old and in 2050 about 34% of the population will be over 65 years old, compared to 19.5 in 2005. Aging is a natural process, which sooner or later will affect every human being. Unfortunately, it is often related to physical frailties, malnutrition, and neurodegenerative diseases. There is a sharp reduction in muscle mass, increased adipose tissue, decreased perception of the thirst signal and an early sense of satiety, which can expose the elderly person to concrete risks of malnutrition that, in addition to diseases frequently found in the third age can increase the risk. This can be translated into postural instability, alteration of thermoregulation, weakness, and consequently a gradual limitation of quality of life and even independence.
While it is not possible to turn the clock counterclockwise, it is still possible to help the body decrease the impact of the passing years. By better orienting food choices, we can lay the foundations for “healthy” longevity. First, it is important that a healthy and balanced diet is set, accompanied by special care in avoiding both nutritional deficiencies and dehydration. In this regard, some measures can be useful to the family member who cares for the elderly person, such as measuring the circumference of the arm or calf and having blood tests performed, as well as verifying that the meal has actually been Consumed.
A natural help
Some specific integrations can complement these attentions.
The composition of the royal jelly
Through its complex composition and the multiple bioactive properties, it contains, the royal jelly is a vitamin product. It is the product of the hive with the richest chemical composition: it contains many proteins, lipids, sugars, amino acids (at least 17, of which 8 essential), mineral salts, vitamins, enzymes, hormones, trace elements, natural antibiotics. It also contains a high amount of vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, in greater quantities than any other known source. In humans, pantothenic acid is converted to coenzyme A, which helps the body metabolize lipids and improve its ability to respond to stress. Finally, but not least in importance, royal jelly is well tolerated to the recommended quantities.
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