Given the ever-growing demand for a natural, healthy and versatile sweetener, it’s no wonder agave nectar has surged as a dominant alternative to sugar and other processed artificial sweeteners currently on the market.

Despite the recent surge, however, the incredible health benefits of agave have been around for centuries. It was the ancient aztecs back in the 1500’s who first discovered agave nectar’s efficacy in treating open wounds thanks to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Today, agave nectar’s health benefits are mainly attributed to its low caloric count and low-glycemic value — making agave nectar the go-to sweetener for people suffering from diabetes and obesity, as well as the general health-conscious population. Furthermore, agave nectar has saponins and fructans with probiotic effects that restore intestinal flora and improve the metabolization of toxins, making it an effective treatment for constipation and other digestive issues.

As consumers, we’ve become increasingly conscious about what we put into our bodies, and something as simple as replacing bad sugars for our Señor Maguey agave syrup can make a considerable difference in our quality of life.