Researchers at the University of Rhode Island looked into the health benefits of maple stems, and the results were full of promise. Analytic research methods were used to isolate and examine the compounds within the stems. Specifically, the research compared one of the molecules discovered to a well-known Type II diabetes drug ‘Acarbose’. While the chemical structures are very similar, the maple stems contained 20 times more potency of this chemical than the pharmaceutical drug itself. This finding of a natural, more potent compound could be very favorable in the future of diabetes management.
Another targeted research investigation looked into the bark of the maple tree. By extraction and isolation of the molecules in the bark, the researchers were able to find substances useful for the future of Maple. The findings of this study showed 4 novel antioxidant compounds, along with 8 previously discovered antioxidants.
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