Royal Jelly as a Strategy to Modulate Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Patients With Systemic Arterial Hypertension

This study is investigating whether royal jelly — a natural substance produced by bees — can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress (cellular damage) in patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) who are already taking antihypertensive medications. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a patient being treated for high blood pressure at HUAP Medical Clinic (Brazil) - You have been on 1 to 3 blood pressure medications for more than 6 months - Your medication doses have been stable for at least 3 months - You are not taking any supplements that might interact with the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have autoimmune disease, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, cancer, or AIDS - You are pregnant - You are taking antibiotics, catabolic drugs, or antioxidant supplements - You regularly consume royal jelly - You are allergic to bee products or cornstarch - You have had a heart attack or stroke in the last 6 months - You have stage 2 or 3 hypertension Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.