Around the globe, experts are sounding the alarms about antibiotic resistance—that is, when antibiotics that used to save lives are no longer effective against the bacteria they once killed with ease since their lifesaving introduction in 1929. Antibiotic resistance results mainly from the overuse of antibiotics in humans and livestock, and it is expected to reach crisis proportions in 2017.
We’ve reported previously on various natural foods and supplements that work against bacteria and the illnesses they cause. Now, an exciting new study suggests that an extract from maple syrup may actually boost the effectiveness of antibiotics—including against superbugs—while minimizing their side effects.