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What is actually in a honey sachet, what royal jelly and Panax ginseng are, and how to use them sensibly. Written by the people who make ONYX, with sources, and without pretending honey is medicine.
Ingredients
- Royal Honey vs Royal Jelly: They Are Not the Same ThingRoyal jelly is a bee secretion. "Royal honey" is a marketing category, and some of it has been found to contain undeclared prescription drugs. How to tell them apart.6 min read
- Panax Ginseng: A Plain GuidePanax ginseng is not the same as Siberian or American ginseng. What the root is, what ginsenosides are, and how to read an extract ratio.6 min read
- What the Evidence Actually Says About Royal JellyAn honest look at the human research on royal jelly: what has been studied, how strong the trials are, and why most claims outrun the data.7 min read
- Royal Jelly Side Effects and Who Should Avoid ItRoyal jelly is a bee product and a genuine allergen. Reported side effects, who is at higher risk, and the interactions worth asking a pharmacist about.5 min read
Using it
- How to Use Honey Sachets (Without Wasting Them)Honey sachets are a format, not a magic trick. How to open one cleanly, what to mix it into, when to take it, and how to store an opened one.4 min read
- Honey Sachets vs Energy Drinks: An Honest ComparisonCaffeine, sugar, calories, cost and convenience compared, including the cases where an energy drink is simply the better choice.5 min read
- How Many Honey Sachets Per Day? And How to StartWhat the serving size means, why you should start with less than the label allows, and how to pick between a 3-pack and a 24-pack.5 min read
- Ginseng and Caffeine: What Happens If You Take BothPanax ginseng is not a stimulant, but combining it with coffee or an energy drink can compound the jittery end of caffeine. What to know before you stir one into the other.5 min read
Buying well
- How to Read a Supplement Facts PanelServing size, proprietary blends, daily value daggers and the FDA disclaimer, explained so you can compare two products honestly.6 min read
- Royal Jelly, Manuka and Regular Honey: What Is the Difference?Four bee products confused constantly: honey, royal jelly, bee pollen and propolis, plus where manuka and raw honey fit.5 min read
- What "2,000mg of Royal Jelly" Actually Means on a LabelFresh weight, powder weight and fresh-equivalent are three different numbers. How to compare two royal jelly labels without being fooled by the biggest figure.6 min read