# Don't Forget the Maple Syrup (or anything else, possibly) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 15, 2016, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076 "2016-03-15T15:41:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![stillownedbysetters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/1 "2016-03-15T15:41:29Z")
I heard on the news this morning as I was getting dressed that researchers have found something in maple syrup (the real deal, not the maple-flavored stuff) that combats brain cell deterioration, and thus can possibly help ward off or even cure Alzheimer’s. I didn’t catch the details as I was in the bathroom and the tv was in the bedroom, so I’m wondering if anyone else heard this news item and has any more information about it. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/2 "2016-03-15T15:45:56Z")
One of many stories [here](http://www.medicaldaily.com/maple-syrup-alzheimers-disease-brain-health-377846). Looks like I’d better plan a…er…_science trip_ to Cracker Barrel in the near future. ---
**Author:** ![stillownedbysetters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/3 "2016-03-15T15:56:01Z")
Thank you for the link, Asimovian. I hadn’t had the opportunity to do the research yet. This sounds like the real deal, in which case it’s pretty marvelous! ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/4 "2016-03-15T15:59:13Z")
> [@stillownedbysetters](#): > > Thank you for the link, Asimovian. I hadn’t had the opportunity to do the research yet. This sounds like the real deal, in which case it’s pretty marvelous! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. It allows me to legitimately increase the volume on my [del]obsession with pancakes[/del] strong feelings about diet and health. ---
**Author:** ![stillownedbysetters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/5 "2016-03-15T16:44:43Z")
It will be lovely to feel virtuous with a piece of waffle, dripping in ‘real deal’ maple syrup, on the tines of my breakfast fork! ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/6 "2016-03-15T16:48:43Z")
And you wonder why Canada has a [Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve](http://mentalfloss.com/article/63848/worlds-greatest-maple-syrup-heist)… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![purplehearingaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@purplehearingaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehearingaid)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/7 "2016-03-15T16:53:03Z")
People better buy their Maple Syrup now b/c I heard on the news that this warm winter was really bad for the Maple Syrup famers . The cost could be high for it this spring and some people might water their down . ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/8 "2016-03-15T16:59:53Z")
Boy howdy. Before even reading this, my hubby and I started today with gluten-free waffles from Trader Joe’s topped with real, actual maple syrup. I feel smarter already! ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanub/32/132_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/9 "2016-03-15T17:04:33Z")
\ Monica and Rachel have syrup Now I can get my man to cheer up! Hahahahahahahahahahahah ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/10 "2016-03-15T17:06:39Z")
One more reason for me to love my wife’s maple-glazed carrots. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/11 "2016-03-15T17:08:40Z")
Finally, now I have an excuse for guzzling it straight out of the bottle as a snack. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/12 "2016-03-15T17:32:48Z")
Just in case anyone’s appetite is getting too wound up from this story, I’ll add that it reminded me of a different news story I heard about just yesterday involving Justin Bieber and syrup. News article and potentially slightly NSFW art contained in the spoilered link: [spoiler][http://www.vulture.com/2016/03/macklemore-bought-a-nude-justin-bieber-painting.html[/spoiler]The](http://www.vulture.com/2016/03/macklemore-bought-a-nude-justin-bieber-painting.html%5B/spoiler%5DThe) artist’s comment in the update at the end of the story make it all worthwhile, for me. ---
**Author:** ![quiltguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e47774/32.png) [@quiltguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/quiltguy)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/13 "2016-03-15T17:54:00Z")
Any statistics on lower percentages of Alzheimers sufferers in the New England states? ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctor_jackson/32/32_2.png) [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/14 "2016-03-15T19:54:33Z")
How do I get the syrup into my brain? Treepanning? ---
**Author:** ![Me\_Billy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e480ec/32.png) [@Me\_Billy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Me_Billy)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2016, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/15 "2016-03-16T18:21:42Z")
So THAT is why I had to reach all the way back on the store shelf to grab the last [real] maple syrup on the shelf yesterday! Usually the shelf is full since it costs so much. I’ve been buying Maple syrup for years. FYI - I also like bean/cheese burritos and eggs-over-easy. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2016, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/16 "2016-03-16T23:07:40Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > One of many stories [here](http://www.medicaldaily.com/maple-syrup-alzheimers-disease-brain-health-377846). > > Looks like I’d better plan a…er…_science trip_ to Cracker Barrel in the near future. I heard something similar about CB’s Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake, but I haven’t had enough “surp” yet to remember where I heard it. ---
**Author:** ![Hari\_Seldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hari_seldon/32/5173_2.png) [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/17 "2016-03-16T23:09:37Z")
So what do you do if you have diabetes and Alzheimer’s? I love maple syrup, but I haven’t tasted it in 12 years. And I live in the maple syrup capital of the world. Quebec produces something like 90% of the world’s supply and has something like a 2 year store of the stuff. Are there any statistics that show that Quebecers suffer less from Alzheimer’s? ---
**Author:** ![stillownedbysetters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2016, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/18 "2016-03-16T23:25:12Z")
[http://http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/maple-syrup-alzheimers-study-1.3493014](http://http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/maple-syrup-alzheimers-study-1.3493014) I found this for you, Hari. It states that as of yet no clinical trials have been conducted. At this point, it’s a lab discovery only, although I imagine they’ll start testing soon since no toxic compounds are involved. I’m sure the news sources will report on it again once studies have been conducted on humans. ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2016, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-forget-the-maple-syrup-or-anything-else-possibly/749076/19 "2016-03-17T00:57:22Z")
> [@Drunky\_Smurf](#): > > Finally, now I have an excuse for guzzling it straight out of the bottle as a snack. what an appropriate user name/post combo. I always said there is a reason it comes in a flask instead of a regular bottle! I better go stock up since in the guesthouse, ONLY the adults (and only a select few of those) get real maple syrup, and ONLY when I deign to make waffles (from scratch, none of that pancake as a waffle premix stuff from krusteaze)