Worker bees produce Royal Jelly to feed the queen bee. It is her main source of food and nutrition and helps her everyday vitality. Royal Jelly is traditionally known as a superfood and has been used for its natural properties. It's rich in 10H2DA, a naturally occurring fatty acid, proteins, vitamins, and amino acids.

A well-managed hive produces around 500g of Royal Jelly across a five- to six-month season, which is part of why it’s considered one of the rarest exports from the hive. At Manuka South, each batch of our Royal Jelly capsules is tested for its 10H2DA content during processing. Explore the collection below.

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The Ultimate Immunity Support

Royal Jelly contains natural compounds, including the fatty acid 10H2DA and specific proteins, that have been shown in studies to possess antibacterial properties, helping inhibit the growth of certain bacteria. 

These same compounds have also demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects, which may help calm the body’s inflammatory response.

Rich in amino acids and B vitamins, it stands out as a nutrient-dense superfood that supports overall energy and well-being.

  • Antimicrobial
  • 10H2DA
  • Anti-inflammatory
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Supports Skin Renewal Usage Guide

  • Take 2 Royal Jelly Capsules daily, either with or without food.

Always consult with your doctor before adding bee products to your health routine if you're already taking medication.

The 10H2DA in Royal Jelly in NZ is a rare, natural fatty acid that may support your body by improving skin elasticity and helping combat signs of ageing.

This fatty acid, found only in Royal Jelly, is known to support collagen production and skin cell renewal. Its unique properties help improve firmness and hydration in the skin, making it a natural way to care for ageing skin from within.

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Supporting your joints Usage Guide

  • Take 2 Royal Jelly Capsules daily, either with or without food.

Always consult with your doctor before adding bee products to your health routine if you're already taking medication.

Royal Jelly is rich in essential vitamins and minerals known to help maintain healthy bones and joints.

It contains nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D, which all play a key role in supporting bone density and joint flexibility. These elements help maintain the strength and structure of your bones as part of everyday wellness.

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Boosting Immunity Usage Guide

  • Take 2 Royal Jelly Capsules daily, either with or without food.

Always consult with your doctor before adding bee products to your health routine if you're already taking medication.

Mānuka Royal Jelly is rich in antioxidants that may help support the immune system by combating free radicals in the body.

These antioxidants include naturally occurring compounds like flavonoids and polyphenols, which help reduce oxidative stress. By neutralising free radicals, they support your body’s natural defence system and contribute to overall immune health.

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Crown Jewel of the Hive Royal Jelly's Advanced Benefits

Royal Jelly, a unique substance produced by honeybees, offers many health benefits and contains essential amino acids, B-vitamins, and unique fatty acids like 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10H2DA). These components contribute to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Research suggests it can also support brain health, arthritis, inflammation, and pain management, and may help with hormonal balance, energy levels, and reproductive health. Read our article to learn more about the health benefits of Royal Jelly.

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Purified Health Royal Jelly Concentration

Royal Jelly, an exquisite and rare bee product, is carefully harvested to extract 10H2DA. Our meticulous process includes freeze-drying, ethanol extraction, and chromatography to ensure the highest purity.

If you’re looking to buy Royal Jelly in NZ, Manuka South offers two premium products: one with 3mg of 10H2DA per capsule for daily wellness, and another with a more concentrated 12mg per capsule for enhanced benefits.

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Royal Jelly 10H2DA Guide

 

12mg 10H2DA Extra Strength

3mg 10H2DA Standard Strength

Amount of 10H2DA provided per capsule.

Recommended dosage: 2 Royal Jelly Capsules per day.

What Makes Manuka South Royal Jelly Different?

Behind every capsule sits a process most brands selling Royal Jelly supplements don’t disclose. Our royal jelly goes through freeze-drying, ethanol extraction, and chromatography, and every capsule states its exact 10H2DA content on the label, not just a weight. These initial specialised processes for manufacturing Royal Jelly powder are conducted overseas, allowing a stabilised Royal Jelly Powder to be imported to New Zealand, where it is used to make supplement capsules.

For the technical details behind our extraction and testing process, explore more about the science of Royal Jelly.

Buy Royal Jelly in NZ with Confidence

When you buy Royal Jelly from Manuka South, you’re buying from a New Zealand-owned and operated company. Our Royal Jelly Capsules come in Standard and Extra Strength options, each clearly labelled by its 10H2DA content, so you can pick the dose that matches what you’re after. The Royal Jelly is made overseas and imported to New Zealand, where it's incorporated into an NZ-designed product, made into Capsules, and packed in New Zealand.

Mānuka Royal Jelly also makes a considered gift for the people in your life who take their well-being seriously.

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FAQ

What’s the difference between Standard and Extra Strength capsules?

Standard Strength provides 3mg of 10H2DA per capsule, ideal for everyday wellness. Extra Strength provides 12mg per capsule for those wanting a more concentrated dose. Both use the same extraction process.

Is Royal Jelly safe to take every day?

Yes. Most adults can take Royal Jelly supplements daily at the recommended 2-capsule dose. If you have asthma, bee product allergies, or are on medication, you should speak with your doctor first.

What does 10H2DA mean and why does the amount matter?

10H2DA (10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid) is a fatty acid found only in Royal Jelly. It’s considered the marker compound for potency, which is why Manuka South states the exact 10H2DA amount on every capsule rather than just the Royal Jelly weight.

What’s the difference between Royal Jelly and mānuka honey?

They're both bee products, but nutritionally distinct. Royal Jelly is much higher in protein and contains all essential amino acids, plus the fatty acid 10H2DA, which isn’t found in honey. Mānuka honey is prized instead for its antioxidant content and its methylglyoxal-driven antibacterial properties. The two are complementary, not interchangeable.