> Nosema does not grow in the gut--it grows inside the epithelial cells, the
> interiors of which are isolated from the gut pH.  The resistant spores are
> discharged into the gut lumen.

Well, I am assuming that the entry for spores is through the gut somewhere 
and that the growth from spores must begin somewhere like the gut, or how do 
they get to the epithelial cells.

More explanation and discussion would be appreciated.  After all, I have no 
clue what I am talking about -- as if that ever stopped me before.  I just 
happen to know some smart people who patiently figure these things out for 
me eventually.

I have no idea if these preservatives have any effect on nosema, but the 
inconsistent reports that protein feeding having a positive effect makes me 
wonder.

 I doubt most of the people using proprietary bee feeds have any clue what 
is really in them, so it makes sense that it could be something besides the 
protein in the diet.  The preservatives would be a logical place to start.

 

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