Bee product boosts brain power in seniors? new study tests royal jelly

NCT ID NCT06404203

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether taking royal jelly (a bee product) as a daily supplement for 4 weeks could improve memory and thinking in healthy adults aged 55-70. Researchers measured cognitive test scores and blood markers of inflammation. The goal was to see if royal jelly's anti-inflammatory properties might protect the aging brain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: royal jelly (from honeybees)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help maintain memory and thinking in healthy older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, short-term study (4 weeks) in healthy people, not those with dementia. The results may not apply to everyone, and royal jelly can cause allergic reactions in some people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder Neuroinflammatory Diseases neuronitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITIVE CHANGE CYTOKINE LEVELS NEUROINFLAMMATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

T.C. Istanbul Medipol University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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