The incredible anti-inflammatory properties of black soldier fly larvae

The black soldier fly (BSF) is a harmless insect that feeds on organic waste and doesn’t disturb the environment. Scientifically known as Hermetia illucens, they were named apparently because someone thought these flies, which are attracted to flowers but are not interested in humans, have stripes that look like military uniforms. 

Due to their high protein levels, derivatives of BSF are very varied – from a feed oil for food processing to a source for antibiotic production. Now, a new study from the