A LITTLE KNOWN BEE PRODUCT WITH THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME A FUNCTIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT: APILARNIL

Year 2024, Volume: 24 Issue: 2, 403 - 416

Rahşan İvgin Tunca , Tülin Arslan

https://doi.org/10.31467/uluaricilik.1523198

Abstract

Beekeeping plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural sustainability and the economy through pollination and the production of honey and other bee products. Among these products is apilarnil, a less known substance derived from drone larvae that provides health benefits. Apilarnil is rich in essential nutrients and has been reported to have favorable effects on the reproductive system, autonomic nervous system and cardiovascular health. In addition to its natural medicinal properties, its nutritional and pharmaceutical potential is increasingly recognized, leading to the commercial production of apilarnil. This bee product is very important for health as it contains amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, hormones and antioxidants. Apilarnil is recognized as a complete food and is included in various food products. Research emphasizes the androgenic, estrogenic, antioxidant and immune system boosting effects of apilarnil. Animal studies indicate its potential to improve reproductive health, reduce stress and promote growth and development. It also shows promise in protecting against oxidative stress and improving general health. In this review, information on apilarnil and its uses is compiled.

Keywords

Honeybee Products, Drone Brood Homogenate, Apitherapy, Edible Insects, Nutritional Supplement

Ethical Statement

The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest. RIT and TA contributed equally to writing of the review article.

Supporting Institution

Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Scientific Research Projects Unit (Contract # 22/134/06/1/5)

Project Number

Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Scientific Research Projects Unit (Contract # 22/134/06/1/5)

Thanks

This study received financial supported from Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Scientific Research Projects Unit (Contract # 22/134/06/1/5).

Fonksiyonel Bir Gıda ve Besin Takviyesi Olma Potansiyeline Sahip Az Bilinen Bir Arı Ürünü: Apilarnil

Abstract

Arıcılık, tozlaşmanın yanında bal ve diğer arı ürünlerinin üretimi yoluyla tarımsal sürdürülebilirliğin ve ekonominin desteklenmesinde çok önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu ürünler arasında, erkek arı larvalarından elde edilen ve sağlık açısından fayda sağlayan, az bilinen bir madde olan apilarnil de yer almaktadır. Apilarnil temel besinler açısından oldukça zengindir ve üreme sistemi, otonom sinir sistemi ve kardiyovasküler sağlık üzerinde olumlu etkileri olduğu bildirilmiştir. Doğal tıbbi özellikleri yanında, besleyici ve farmasötik potansiyeli giderek daha fazla kabul görmekte ve apilarnilin ticari üretimine yol açmaktadır. Bu arı ürünü amino asitler, yağ asitleri, vitaminler, mineraller, hormonlar ve antioksidanlar içerdiğinden sağlık için oldukça önemlidir. Apilarnil tam bir gıda olarak kabul edilmekte ve çeşitli gıda ürünlerine dahil edilmektedir. Araştırmalar apilarnilin androjenik, östrojenik, antioksidan ve bağışıklık sistemini güçlendirici etkilerini vurgulamaktadır. Hayvanlar üzerinde yapılan çalışmalar, üreme sağlığını iyileştirme, stresi azaltma ve büyüme ve gelişmeyi destekleme potansiyeline işaret etmektedir. Ayrıca oksidatif strese karşı koruma ve genel sağlığı iyileştirme konusunda da umut vaat etmektedir. Bu derlemede apilarnil ve kullanım alanlarına ilişkin bilgiler derlenmiştir.

Keywords

Balarısı Ürünleri, Erkek Arı Larva Homojenatı, Apiterapi, Yenilebilir Böcekler, Besin Takviyesi

Ethical Statement

The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest. RIT and TA contributed equally to writing of the review article.

Supporting Institution

Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Scientific Research Projects Unit (Contract # 22/134/06/1/5)

Project Number

Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Scientific Research Projects Unit (Contract # 22/134/06/1/5)

Thanks

This study received financial supported from Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Scientific Research Projects Unit (Contract # 22/134/06/1/5).

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