Research done at The University of Rhode Island examined maple syrup and its various components. Different studies have shown that the biological compounds found in maple syrup have antioxidant properties, protective benefits against tumors, and can slow down the growth of cancers. With this motivation, scientists decided to study the components of maple syrup further. The scientists were able to isolate 23 compounds, 16 of these compounds were reported from maple syrup for the very first time. These new compounds have undergone studies to find their various properties and potential benefits for the future of medicine and science. Researchers reported that further studies should focus on humans and animals to examine the potential health benefits that these compounds may serve in the treatment of certain illnesses.