-- Peter L Borst <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>What cutting edge research? Any clues?


well, there is new research out of sweden by Drs. Tobias Olofsson and
Alejandra Vasquez.  they have published some interesting results.  one thing that has been discussed, but yet to be published is from:

http://www.prohoneyandhealth.com/UserFiles/image/Report%20to%20the%20Officers,%20Board%20of%20Directors%20and%20Mem----new--2.pdf

"One notable comment from their presentation was in regard to the care and feeding of bees themselves. Lactobacilli, bacteria that deliver protective and beneficial benefits to both humans and bees, were not found in bee’s honey stomach during the winter months when the bees under investigation were fed sucrose, indicating that certain bee-feeding practices may have dangerous and unwanted affects on bees."

in addition, there is lots of research that is older, but not often cited.  i won't steal ramona's thunder by posting everything at the moment...but more is forthcoming.

deknow

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