Maple Syrup Amber 500ml

Potential Health Benefits of Maple Syrup

Real maple syrup is a plant-based product, and like many plant-based foods it is rich in antioxidants, which reduce damage due to oxygen in the body. This, in combination with the nutrients it has to offer, results in some distinct health benefits:

Lower Cholesterol

In animal studies, scientists have looked into the effects maple syrup may have on cholesterol. Not only was maple syrup found to lower cholesterol in mice, it was also found to potentially prevent inflammation of the liver.

Better Brain Health

The research into maple syrup’s effects on brain health is just emerging, but the findings hint at exciting benefits. Maple syrup appears to help in preventing the misfolding, tangling, and clumping of certain proteins found in brain cells. These deformations are linked to the development of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Animal studies have also linked the syrup to longer lifespans with Alzheimer’s.

Manganese DeficiencyPrevention

The high manganese content of maple syrup makes it an easy way to prevent and treat manganese deficiency. While an uncommon disorder, manganese deficiency can have serious consequences, including abnormal skeletal development and reduced capacity to heal from wounds.

Potential Risks of Maple Syrup

The biggest health risks of maple syrup come from its high sugar content. Too much sugar in a person’s diet can be the source of a wide range of health problems and can also lead to complications in people with diabetes. Consider the following before consuming maple syrup:

Tooth Decay

All sugar can promote tooth decay, especially when highly concentrated, because bacteria causing tooth decay can feed on sugar in the mouth and multiply. The more sugar a person consumes, the more likely they are to develop dental cavities.

Diabetes Complications

Maple syrup gives you carbohydrates in the form of sugars without associated fiber. As a result, ingesting maple syrup can cause swings in blood sugar and insulin levels. People with diabetes in particular may experience adverse effects from the sugar in maple syrup.