>Half of them have very low Proline levels
Proline, although a major free amino acid in royal jelly, is not an
essential amino acid, meaning that bees don't require it in their diet.
If you want to test, try feeding them a bit of gelatin, which is very rich
in proline.
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
530 277 4450
ScientificBeekeeping.com
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