VOIDPCB t1_ix4g8hx wrote
Reply to comment by toexistispain in Honey improves key measures of cardiometabolic health, including blood sugar and cholesterol levels -; especially if the honey is raw and from a single floral source. Honey is a complex composition of common and rare sugars, proteins, organic acids and other bioactive compounds by Wagamaga
Single floral source is suspicious. Sounds like a monocrop salesmen. Monocrop farming on a large scale is problematic with far reaching effects (disease and pest). Diversity in floral source is healthier for bees without a doubt.
Dietary diversity appears to be healthy for all living organisms. For sure healthier for animals unless a specific food item or combination of items cause inflammation or illness.
AFAIK you stagger the blooming of many types of flowers throughout the season for best results. It's also common knowledge that a wide diversity of flowers is just better for your environment.
Single floral source could potentially be contributing to colony collapse IF done irresponsibly. There may be a legit need for single floral source due to the unique effects (if any) a flower might bestow the honey produced from it.
NotACockroach t1_ix60yxq wrote
Anecdotally as a beekeeper we notice that hives in suburban areas often do well because of the huge variety of plants grown in choosing foraging range.
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