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Royal jelly is a bee product studied in early lab and animal research, and aloe vera is a plant widely used in traditional and skin care. Both are among Folli-Activ's 10 ingredients. Anyone with bee, pollen or honey allergies, or asthma, should avoid royal jelly products unless a doctor agrees.
Royal jelly
Early studies, mainly in animals. Allergy, including serious reactions, is possible in sensitive people.
Aloe vera
Reviewed for many traditional uses; taken by mouth it can upset the stomach in some people.
Questions
I'm allergic to honey. Can I take it?
Avoid it and ask a doctor.
Is the aloe the same as aloe gel?
It is an extract for oral use, not the skin gel.
Studies mentioned
These studies looked at ingredients or general approaches. None of them tested our treatments or products, so they are background, not proof.
- Fujita R et al. (2005). Anti-androgenic activities of Ganoderma lucidum. J Ethnopharmacol 102(1):107-12.In vitro + rat study. PubMed 16029938doi:10.1016/j.jep.2005.05.041
- Surjushe A et al. (2008). Aloe vera: a short review. Indian J Dermatol 53(4):163-6.Short review. Aloe vera is widely used in cosmetology, but controlled trials are needed to determine its real efficacy.PubMed 19882025doi:10.4103/0019-5154.44785