Thank you to Sandy Harris for this guest post. I hope you all find it as informative as I did!
New Research Shows that Maple Syrup is Effective against Cancer and Diabetes
Did you know that your favorite maple syrup is effective in fighting cancer and diabetes? According to the studies conducted by US researchers, there are strong evidences showing that maple syrup can substantially slow down the growth of cancer cells and can effectively reduce the risk of diabetes.
The new research shows that your favorite maple syrup has thirteen active compounds that serve as antioxidants. These thirteen compounds were previously unknown. The discovery proved that maple syrup could be very effective in fighting bacterial infection, diabetes and cancer.
Maple Syrup as an Anti Diabetic Food
Maple syrup contains high levels of phytohormone and abscisic acid. According to research, this type of acid is a natural defense in controlling diabetes and other metabolic syndromes. The acid is effective because it has the potential to encourage the release of insulin through the pancreatic cells. It can also enhance the fat cell’s sensitivity to insulin.
The studies on maple syrup and its effects on diabetes have been reviewed by experts. The results of these studies were revealed before the American Chemical Society in San Francisco.
Maple Syrup as the Best Anti Cancer Food
Quebec researchers, on the other hand, conducted a study to probe the impact of maple syrup on cancer cell growth. The results of this study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food.
According to the researchers, your favorite maple syrup can significantly slow down the growth of cancerous cells. It has been found that the syrup is effective in inhibiting the growth of brain, prostate, and lung cancer. However, the efficacy of the syrup on breast cancer growth was less significant.
The Best Anti Cancer and Anti Diabetes Food
You probably know already that broccoli, carrots, and tomatoes are effective anti cancer foods. However, new research shows that maple syrup is better and more effective in fighting cancer cell growth.
The syrup of maple is also more potent than the maple sap. The studies also showed that darker syrup is more effective in inhibiting cancer growth compared to light colored syrup. Color oxidation is seen as the reason why dark maple syrup is more potent against cancer.
So if you want the best food that can fight cancer and diabetes, then maple syrup is your best option. It is also effective against bacterial infection and other degenerative diseases. With maple syrup, you will have a tasty alternative in fighting cancer, diabetes, and infections.
(Reference: Journal of medicinal food. 01/02/2010; ISSN: 1557-7600, OI: 10.1089/jmf.2009.0029)
About the Author – Sandy Harris writes for the Diabetic Snacks Blog, her personal hobby blog focuses on tips to prevent, cure and manage diabetes using healthy snacks and recipes.
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Maple Syrup is the best! I just bought 2 gallons (I am lucky I live where it is produced and have family that makes it!). It is even better that there are awesome benefits to it!
As a type 1 diabetic, maple syrup is not something I can eat due to the sugar content. Just wanted to add a bit of reality to things.
this is great news, but the real question is how much maple syrup do we have to consume in order to see these benefits?
Things just keep getting better and better: first dark chocolate is healthy, then red wine, then even beer, and now syrup. I think I’m just going to wait to start my next diet when they discover Long John Silver’s chicken planks are the next miracle food.
p.s. Hi Megan!