NEW YORK, April 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maple syrup, in all its delicious, amber glory, might actually serve a purpose other than adding delicious flavor to your favorite breakfast item. There is evidence from the global scientific community that certain bioactive compounds present in the natural sweetener could help protect the body’s immune system and potentially have a positive impact on several areas affected by chronic inflammation. These include metabolic syndrome, brain health, liver disease, as well as maple’s emerging link to a healthy gut. These groundbreaking research discoveries were presented at the first-ever global symposium solely dedicated to sharing the latest scientific discoveries on the potential health benefits of pure maple, which took place on April 2 at the 253rd meeting of the American Chemical Society.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/536ae936-2a2a-4fb0-9edf-3c9cf694696e

Dr. Navindra Seeram, a renowned researcher at the University of Rhode Island and the chairman of the ACS Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Division, partnered with The Federation of Québec Maple Syrup Producers and YourUpdateTV on a satellite media tour to discuss these findings and the potential health benefits of pure maple syrup.

The findings stimulated the interest of the global scientific community, which uncovered additional potential benefits of pure maple food products on the body.

Among the findings:

• Pure maple syrup contains the same beneficial compounds found in berries, tomatoes, tea, and red wine.
• While results are preliminary, there is evidence from the global scientific community that certain bioactive compounds present in pure maple syrup products could help protect the body’s immune system from chronic inflammation and help support a healthy gut microbiome.
• Pure maple syrup is becoming a champion food when it comes to the number and variety of beneficial compounds found in it. 

For more information, please visit PURECANADAMAPLE.COM

About the Federation of Québec Maple Syrup Producers and Maple Products from Québec: The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers (FPAQ) was founded in 1966. Its mission is to defend and promote the economic, social and moral interests of some 7,300 Quebec maple businesses, as well as to develop initiatives that collectively market the products that flow from Quebec’s 43 million taps. The quality work of these maple producers has made Quebec the source, on average, of 72% of the world’s maple syrup production and 90% of Canada’s maple syrup output. Together, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia contribute the other 10% of Canadian production.

FPAQ proudly promotes the reference brand Maple Products from Quebec in addition to coordinating the international promotion and value creation of Canadian maple products on behalf of Canada’s maple industry. In this capacity, the FPAQ leads and directs the research efforts of the Réseau international d’innovation des produits d’érable du Canada.

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