10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon

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health benefits of cinnamon Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.

Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.

In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.

In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.

In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.

When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.

One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.

10. It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.

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1. Stephanie said on March 26, 2006:

Very interesting health benefits! Looks like I need to use more cinnamon!

2. Elizabeth said on March 28, 2006:

Thanks for the info Tracy! You inspired me to go out and get a bottle of organic cinnamon. After much debate on how to get down 1/2 t. a day I finally came up with mixing it in my almond butter. Delicious!!

3. Tracy said on March 28, 2006:

I'm glad the info was useful. I am going to increase the amount of cinnamon in my diet as well!

4. Joan Miller said on June 22, 2006:

I am currently having oatmeal porrige each morning, I add half a tsp. of cinamon and a tablespoon of flax seed( ground) then I add brown sugar. Does the brown sugar take away the value of cinamon and flax seed? JM

5. Diane said on July 6, 2006:

I have been taking 1/2 tsp of dry cinnamon for the last 3 years. I am not a diabetic, and don't want to become one. I had glucose levels in the mid 115-130 range then and as of last August it was 106 - I'm told I am pre-diabetic since they lowered the parameters last year from (60-109) to (60-99). I put the cinnamon in a pan with 1/2 cup of water and boil it for a few minutes and then let it sit for 5 minutes in the pan and then strain it out into a cup and only use the liquid portion and discard what's left in the strainer. I mix it with milk and a little unsweetened chocolate to give it flavor and drink i daily. Cinnamon in its dry form is can be toxic when used regularly that is why it must be boiled and then strained before using. I also understand that cinnamon lowers cholesterol when taken in the same dosage of 1/2 tsp a day though it's best not to take it if one is already on cholesterol medication. Check with your doctor if wanting to try the cinnamon. Any questions, feel free to ask.

6. SAMMY said on August 10, 2006:

Cinnamon is fantastically good especially when mixed with honey. I have been using it for a year now and just a spoon and two honey spoons you are assuredley having your libido retained and maintained. I am now addicted to the use of cinnamon and honey in all my three meals a day.

7. Terry said on September 23, 2006:

What about cinnamon toothpicks? Wouldn't they be benefital for diabetes?

8. CHINA said on October 15, 2006:

IN MY FAMILY WE HAVE BEEN DRINKING CINNAMON TEA FOR YEARS. WE WOULD BOIL A LARGE POT OF WATER WITH A FEW CINNAMON STICKS AND THEN SWEETEN IT WITH A BIT OF SUGAR AND DILUTE WITH WATER BEFORE PLACING IN A PITCHER. THIS WAS AND STILL IS A GREAT DRINK TO SERVE COLD IN THE SUMMER ITS ALSO GOOD DURRING THE HOLIDAYS WHEN ITS SERVED HOT. MUCH BETTER TO GIVE SMALL KIDS TO DRINK INSTEAD OF SODA. IT ALSO HELPS WITH UPSET STOMACHS.

9. SusanAnn Sheidy said on October 16, 2006:

Started cinnamon 6 months ago, cholesterol dropped, HBP lowered and sugar levels dropped! Didn't know about the arthritis/honey study. Going out now to buy the honey! You can buy capsules in the vitamin isle.

10. Beena George said on October 21, 2006:

I was very much interestetd with these facts and i have given cinnamon even to my 17 year old son. But today, (22 Octo 2006) i read an article in a local newspaper that the a German study revealed that cinnamon is hazardous to health as it may distrupt the functioning of liver and it may cause cancer. Please advice.

11. Karen Vaughn said on November 1, 2006:

I have been told that cinnamon can also help you loose weight. Is this true? I would like more information on this and how much would I need to take daily.

12. Shams said on November 21, 2006:

My younger dauhter is on strict diet. She is almost 70lbs over weight. I read about mixing honey and cinnamon but the quantity is not mentioned. Could you please advise as to how much honey and cinnamon
Thanks

13. Caroline Trinidad said on November 24, 2006:

I have multiple sclerosis and a big problem with fatigue and energy levels....I love cinnamon and use it in most everything.......especially in gum and a cup of coffee. I am wondering if one could overdose and make themselves sick??
I find that it gives me more energy than anything I have ever tried.......including energy drinks and even medication for fatigue.

14. len said on December 7, 2006:

I have heard about the benefits of using cinnamon and honey for longetivity, but am unsure of the amount to take and do I need to strain the cinnamon water?

15. Jean Weiss said on December 12, 2006:

Is cinnamon harmful in dry form?

16. Mair said on December 17, 2006:

I have just recently started using cinnamon, a half teaspoon in my oatmeal every morning. Its dry cinnamon, should I be trying a different approach?

17. Brhodes said on January 8, 2007:

Is it ok to use cinnamon to lower HBP if you are on bp medication?

Also, I know it will help type 2 diabetics lower their blood sugar level. What will it do to someone's level that is not diabetic and has a "normal" blood sugar level? Is it possible for it to lower it too much??

18. armena said on January 11, 2007:

I normally use cinnamon when I am baking. I love the flavour in my shortbread.

Having read the above comments I have today (11 Jan 07) started the cinnamon sticks tea and oh boy! it tastes good.

It is amazing what we can do with the kitchen seasonings.

I would really like to know if it causes cancer after a long use, or disrupts the functioning of the liver, like Beena George revealed, from the German Research. Please let the public know, before it is too late; there are lots of cinnamon users out there. Thank you.

Valencia Richards

19. armena said on January 11, 2007:

I normally use cinnamon when I am baking. I love the flavour in my shortbread.

Having read all of the above comments, I have today (11 Jan 07), started the cinnamon sticks tea and oh boy! it tastes good.

It is amazing what we can do with the kitchen seasonings. Try drinking dried (mixed) Rosemary and Thyme herbal tea (1/4 tsp. Rosemary & 1/4 tsp. Thyme) I drink it hot. Put the measurement in a tea cup and pull hot water on it. Leave it to draw for few minutes and WOW!

20. Denise said on January 11, 2007:

I just found out about Cinnamon via MSN website review. What type of cinnamon are you using - from the spice container? How much does one take on a daily basis to control Cholesterol? Insulin?
Can you take Tablets if so how many mg?
Thanks

21. judith Farb said on January 11, 2007:

for you and david

22. Bev Ryan said on January 19, 2007:

I am a borderline diabetic and last year my blood results were up even more, I have just found out about the benefits of cinnamon for diabetics so now I am having 1 teaspoon of cinnamon on my cereal every day so I will see how my blood tests are in June, I will let you all know

23. Bruce said on January 20, 2007:

I've read that most of the cinnamon sold in the US isn't really true cinnamon.

If anyone wants to try this they should make sure they are using real cinnamon, try health food stores or et cetera.

24. Alison said on January 21, 2007:

Do we really want our blood not to clot? "Benefit" #5

25. Berengaria said on January 22, 2007:

I am a diabetic AND a person with heart and vascular problems. For more than a year I have been using diabetes with my oatmeal, baked apples, etc., and I feel pretty pleased with the results. My doctor knows what I am doing and does not discourage it, although I wish he would play a more active role.
With regard to Alison's question--yes, there are times when we really do not want our blood to clot. For example, if the clotting takes place in the carotid arteries. I am following a non-surgical and admittedly self-invented regimen to keep from having a stroke; and as I have said my doctor knows about it. I would assume that the cinammon helps in my efforts to keep the arteries open, although my main reliance is on EDTA. So far so good.
I am pretty much disgusted with what I believe to be disinformation that is being handed out regarding cinammon. With regard to the German research suggesting that it is dangerous, I suspect it will turn out that you have to eat an old English bushel of it to have any bad side effects. As to the idea that the cinammon we buy in the supermarket is not "real," my guess is that this is an urban legend put about by people wanting to sell us something far more expensive.

26. Breck said on January 24, 2007:

I recently developed a liking to cinnamon drops. Brach's uses real cinnamon in their Star Brites. There is no taste quite like cinnamon, and it appears to be one of the many beautiful expressions nature has given us for pleasure as well as health and healing. Most of us live in societies that try to make us feel wrong for what we like, for what is natural and feels (tastes) good, while promoting its synthetic and sometimes costly alternatives. Not that there is something wrong with the alternatives, but that nature often times provides us with a more simple and direct solution.

27. Nora said on January 31, 2007:

I"m a 6 1/2 yr.breast cancer survivor,I"m hypertensive,& I tend to have a high cholesterol level at times,I"ve heard about cinnamon & I take ground fresh real cinnamon once a day I grind the bark myself,I"ve only been doing this a week & I put it in my protein shake in the morning is this healthy or harmful?

28. emily g. kiunisala said on January 31, 2007:

I need to know how much cinnamon powder and honey should i mix to lose weight. Could you please send it to my mail?

29. Trish Taly said on February 1, 2007:

I take blood pressure medication and my husband takes cholesterol medication. Sould we take cinnamon powder or not? Please send me an email. Thanks
trish

30. Judith said on February 2, 2007:

I would be interested in hearing the results from anyone who has tried honey/cinamon for arthritis.

31. shiney said on February 8, 2007:

I have been told that cinnamon can also help you loose weight. Is this true? I would like more information on this and how much would I need to take daily.

32. Caroline Trinidad said on February 9, 2007:

I must post once again in regard to "my" cinnamon use.
First off, I use cinnamon in many different things, even sprinkle the type one can purchase at the grocery store...I do know that since I have been using a lot of cinnamon I have much more energy. I do notice that only certain cinnamon gum seem to improve my energy levels.
As far as I am concerned I do not see how we could have bad side effects to it unless of course we poured it into a cup and choked on it. I believe that in some cultures cinnamon is even put into meat dishes..Wish we had some type of scientific data in regard to cinnamon.

33. tess said on February 9, 2007:

I checked out a site through entering "real cinnamon" maybe that will help.

34. ab said on February 10, 2007:

Thanks Tracy I love cinnamon
but i never knew this!!!!!!!!!!!!

35. pushpa said on February 15, 2007:

I have been told that cinnamon can also help you loose weight. Is this true? I would like more information on this and how much would I need to take daily.

36. Dave said on February 22, 2007:

I see a lot of questions but NO answers. Why say cinnamon is great if there are no answers to all the wondeful statements of how people are injesting the stuff.

37. Aleta said on February 24, 2007:

I make cinnamon capsules because i hate the taste but since i learned of the benefits i can do away with having to taste it. i buy empty capsules from the drug store and manually pack 500mg capsules for our daily take.. i do the same thing on curry because i also do not like the taste.. my husband is a diabetic and he takes 2 caps of both a day.. no sweat because i make my own capsules... i will start my own cinnamon therapy and will see how it will go...

38. A Reader said on March 9, 2007:

I found this on the net about cinnamon some time ago, here it is.""Slimming- Mix 1 Table. honey and 1/2 Teasp. cinnamon in one cup water. Take in morning (daily) 1/2 hour before breakfast and on empty stomach and at night before sleep, cures obesity if taken regulary as it prevents fat from accumulation in the body."" I do not know if it works but like I said ,I found the info on net some time ago.

39. A Reader said on March 9, 2007:

Here is another one,"" To Lower Cholesterol-Mix 2 tblesp. honey and 3 teasp. cinnamon powder with 16 oz of tea water, it reduces cholesterol level in the body by 10% within 2 hours."" again do not know if it really works but it was found on the net.

40. A reader said on March 9, 2007:

This is the last one as I had copyed them off the net.""Make paste of powder cinnamon and honey and use as a jam, take regulary for breakfast, it reduces cholesterol,relieves loss of breath, strengthens the heart and revitalize clogged arteries and veins."" Last one folks.Hope they do work as I do not know if they do or not. I wrote them all down so I could put them to use for myself and then forgot to try them out.but now I will start to use them again.

41. Gene said on March 15, 2007:

I am reading about the benefits of cinnamon...are there any disadvantages?
Thanks.

42. Cathy Wilson said on March 16, 2007:

I need to loose weight and watch my sugar levels, will cinnamon and honey really help me to loose weight and control my sugar, and if so ,how much do I need to take?

43. Haydee Stoffel said on March 22, 2007:

I heard cinnmon tea is great if you have morning sickness or your stomach is upset!

44. No Name said on April 29, 2007:

I Just want To know what is The bad effect Of Cinnemon Please

45. Angela said on April 29, 2007:

I Just want To know what is The bad effect Of Cinnemon Please

46. Anne Muchiri said on May 2, 2007:

Can you please tell me more about cinnamon and honey and how about the questions most asked. let me know please.

47. Ana said on May 2, 2007:

About 17 years ago I was a little overweight. I started to do cinnamon tea 1 tablespoon for 2 cups of water. I drunk it unsweetened. And certainly I lost 35 pounds in 1 1/2 month.
Obviously I strated this on my own before Knowing the benefits of Cinnamon.
Now 17 years later I plan to start all over and will let you know how it works now.

48. kelsie baxter said on May 3, 2007:

Recently I have been hearing about cinnamon tablets for weight loss. I do have high blood pressure, but it is controlled with medication, and I have had a COMPLETE PHYSICAL THRU A Cardiolgist. I am trying to eat right, but am overweight. would be greatly interested in correct dosage of cinnamon tablets for weight loss. Also, I work as an otc stocker, we cannot keep cinnamon on the shelves the last several months. Please help.

49. Vedra said on May 17, 2007:

Please tell me about the negative effects if I use cinnamon it over a long period.
I have found out that cinnamon stops excessive bleeeding during period times. A friend of mine said she used it all the years and I decided to try it. I don't feel fatigued at all. I don't need to go to the doctor for a prescription for pills and I feel much better during period times as well

50. Vedra said on May 18, 2007:

51. Sally said on June 23, 2007:

I love my husband to take a daily dose of cinnamon to improve the taste of his sperm.

52. mrs s asokan said on June 25, 2007:

Where could I get the answers [commets] asked by the people

53. lauradee said on June 28, 2007:

How do we know if the cinammon.is not harm. for your health? I heard is bad for you liver Etc. how do we know that?

54. lauradee said on June 28, 2007:

How do we know if the cinammon.is not harm. for your health? I heard is bad for you liver Etc. how do we know that?

55. BERNADETTE said on July 3, 2007:

I HAVE LOST 26 LBS IN 6 WEEKS DRINK HONEY AND CINNAMON

56. julio najara said on July 5, 2007:

where will i find the answer to all this questions?

57. Anita said on July 11, 2007:

Is cinnamon harmful to your liver and will your blood sugar or BP become too low. Thanks.

Anita

58. Greg said on July 12, 2007:

I take 1-2 1000mg capsules a day which were purchased at CVS Drug Store. Too early to tell...haven't checked cholesterol yet. HOWEVER, It did cure a scalp fungus which I have had for 18-20 years! It is completely gone. I have not noticed any side effects.

Greg

59. Asif said on July 16, 2007:

Hello,

I am taking dionil (3) times a day & (2) Amolong (2.5mg)& One Ecospirin (75) tablets everyday.
My question is, whether can I take cinnamon 1/2 spoon everyday or should not take while taking those tablets.

Kindly help me.

Regards,
Asif

60. Nora said on August 12, 2007:

I would like to know if cinnamon is bad for the liver. If is not bad, do you know any store that I can buy cinnamon and honey? or a can mix the regular honey bee with the cinnamon powder. Please send me the answer to my e-mail.
Nora

61. maria carmen chua said on September 2, 2007:

i just heard about cinnamon and honey that it can help loose weight. how many tbsp or tsp of cinnamon and how many tbsp or tsp of honey in a cup (is it 8 oz?) of boiling water?

62. Vlasta said on September 2, 2007:

is cinnamon harmful to the liver ???

63. aruna said on September 5, 2007:

i use cinnamon 1/2 tsp. and 2 spoon honey with glass of water. definetly it helped me for my arthrites.
aruna

64. marietjie alkers said on September 10, 2007:

There is some questions above regarding (1) weigh-loss and
(2) damage of the liver.

Were can we see the answer to the questions above

65. Khalid said on September 20, 2007:

Is there any herbal product for Hepatitis C?

66. stuckunderjeep said on September 30, 2007:

if you stick a cinnamon roll up your anus it makes your bowel movements taste and smell like cinnamon rolls.

67. ishe said on October 12, 2007:

hi! am a new user of boiled cinnamon sticks in water for my morning coffee coz it adds more aroma and gives a strong bite to it. a friend who once worked in middle-east country told me that women there used and drink cinnamon to have supple skin. please give more info on how to use cinnamon to attain beneficial effects and who else should and should not consume it. Thanks. Godbless

68. Styles said on October 15, 2007:

Hey everyone! Check Wikipedia for Cinnamon. You'l find that most Cinnamon sold in US is in fact, Cassie.. Even here in India we get Cassie that we think is Cinnamon. Also I heard too much Cinnamon can be toxic. I read in a comment in this very page, that some dude had increased libido?? Lemme try that! t-)

69. Daisy007 said on October 15, 2007:

"Although some scientists suspect that cinnamon may be toxic at very high doses, at the small doses used in this study, the spice appears to be safe, said Richard Anderson, (CQ) the lead scientist in the Beltsville lab and senior author of the paper. "

http://www.myhealthsense.com/F040824_cinnamon.html

Everything in moderation I suppose! I love my cinnamon, but a little bit goes a long way.

70. Anonymous said on October 31, 2007:

My aunt is a diabetic, she started taking cinnamon tablets and her sugar level decreased by almost 100 points in less than two weeks.

71. cater said on November 6, 2007:

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE REAL CINNAMON AND NOT CASSIA.

TOO MUCH CASSIA CAN BE TOXIC.

READ MORE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY REAL CINNAMON

www.ceylon-cinnamon.com

72. Anonymous said on November 15, 2007:

Please cite your sources...

73. Nadia said on November 19, 2007:

Ana and Bernadette : did u take this once or more/day? anytime of the day or b4 breakfast.
Bernadette : what quantity did u drink

74. Anonymous said on November 22, 2007:

another great idea is peanut butter, honey, cinnamon an rye bread!
try it. tell me what you think!

75. Anonymous said on November 22, 2007:

another great idea is peanut butter, honey, cinnamon an rye bread!
try it. tell me what you think!

76. Jennifer said on November 29, 2007:

I am truly enjoying all the FREE info about BSM and ACV just by word of mouth, or rather, electronic communication. I was wondering if anyone knew if using BSM to bake with would still be an effective way to take it or would the baking process in some way dimish its affects. We have used it as a sugar substitute in our bread for awhile now.
Thanks.

77. Auburn Grad said on December 21, 2007:

For years I've had anal warts that I got from a barnyard sexual experience. I found that appyling a cinnamon paste to my anus and scrotum gives me a wonderful sensation and I'll bet there is some kind of health benefits from this also.

78. Kudjo Dabri said on December 24, 2007:

Hi,
Thanks for the valuable information.How much cinnamon powder and honey must be mixed together to make a paste as a spread on bread,etc?

79. Merelina said on January 1, 2008:

Have had a large teaspoon of cinnamon in my night time hot soya drink. Several months later found I have lost 2lb, which at 5ft2" is a lot.
I find that after heating milk I use a "stick blender" to mix the cinnamon makes it mix better.

80. Jess said on January 5, 2008:

Never knew cinnamon had many health benefits. Thanks for the info.

81. annoymous said on January 8, 2008:

cinnamon is amazing. I have been taking 1/4 tsp of cinnamon powder for last 6 months or so. It adds a unique fragrance and taste to my pussy juice. My hubby loves it.

82. m. m.ahi said on January 8, 2008:

Adverse Reactions
In “normal uses” in cooking, etc, cinnamon is unlikely to cause problems in non-allergic people, and up to ½ teaspoon at a time are thought to be safe. People attempting to take more as a supplement should be aware of the following: Most negative reactions are in the form of skin rashes, or irritation to the tissues of the mouth or stomach. Cinnamon has a mild anti-clotting effect in the blood, which could be beneficial, but it is conceivable that too much could cause bleeding problems, especially when combined with medications which “thin the blood”, including aspirin. In traditional medicine, high doses are not given to pregnant women, due to possible stimulating effects on the uterus.

83. m. m. ahi said on January 8, 2008:

the adverse reactions of cinnamon as per S.No. 82 above are from internet under"Health Benefits of Cinnamon - Cinnamon for Diabetes and Insulin ..."

84. OBERTO said on February 8, 2008:

'REAL CINNAMON' DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME HEALTH BENEFITS AS THE TYPICAL CASSIA CINNAMON WE ALL BUY IN THE GROCERY STORES.

85. JaneH said on February 11, 2008:

This web site will help you identify real Cinnamon from Cassia. It also gives you information on the toxic effects of Cassia

86. Tawnya said on February 12, 2008:

I drink a tea of cinnamon with a mix of herbs, the main ingredient is cinnamon. I take this tea 3 days before my period, and the first 3 days of my period, and I have a significant decrease in cramps. I also experience a more pleasant mood.

Tawnya

87. Tawnya said on February 12, 2008:

Tawnya

88. annonymous said on February 16, 2008:

PLS REMEMBER EXCESS OF EVERYTHING IN NOT GOOD.

Here are excerps from "abchomeopathy" under 'diabetes and cinnamon"

I have been taking cinnamon now daily for almost two years...not for diabetes, but for the other health benefits it provides. Cinnamon does, indeed, stabalize blood sugar, and when taken in the morning, supports your blood sugar throughout the day. I was putting roughly one to two tablespoons in my shakes every morning (on top of the almost daily servings of delicious, cinnamon laced Indian food for dinner.) Why so much cinnamon, you ask? Well, as much as I would like to be healthy, when I figured out that cinnamon curbed appetite, kept energy levels up, and helped me lose weight in a more natural way, I got hooked...and started using this sumtuous spice very liberally, especially on days when I did not have time for lunch. About four months ago, though, I started to have peculiar symptoms that were not readily attributed to the cinnamon. I had severe stomach pains, like a stomach ache, but much worse...and at first, I thought I had heart burn, so I cut all spicy food out of my diet for about a week (including my morning shakes,) and I got better. But soon after starting up again, I started to have more alarming symptoms: severe, debilitating chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness (frequently bordering on hallucinations,) cold sweats, facial flushing, pain radiating down my left arm and up my neck, and finally, nausea and vomitting. I found that doing any physical activity at all fatigued me, and that I was suffering from tachycardia almost constantly. I felt sick every time I ate (which people with heart burn usually feel better,) and every time I did Yoga (which usually makes me feel great.) I have done a lot of research, and being a thin, mostly healthy, physicially fit and active 30 year old with no history of heart condition either personally or in the family, I found that I couldn't really believe that I have CHF or angina. You know, it is like when you get food poisoning from your favorite restaurant at lunch, and even though you don't get sick until after dinner, you know that it was lunch that was the culprit. I had this feeling that the cinnamon was making me sick. So, I started reading about it and found this:

Essential Oil Poisoning
Journal Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology
Publisher Taylor & Francis
ISSN 0731-3810
Issue Volume 37, Number 6/1999
Category Original
DOI 10.1081/CLT-100102450
Pages 721-727

"Other signs of acute cinnamon toxicity include facial flushing, shortness of breath, tachycardia, dizziness, and abdominal pain, etc."

and this:

"In their latest paper, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Anderson et al. characterize the insulin-enhancing complexes in cinnamon—a collection of catechin/epicatechin oligomers that increase the body’s insulin-dependent ability to use glucose roughly 20-fold.. Some scientists had been concerned about potentially toxic effects of regularly consuming cinnamon. This new research shows that the potentially toxic compounds in cinnamon bark are found primarily in the lipid (fat) soluble fractions and are present only at very low levels in water soluble cinnamon extracts, which are the ones with the insulin-enhancing compounds. "

Generally, we don't ingest the water soluble extracts, but the ground bark which has the Cinnamaldehyde (also called cinnamic aldehyde) and Coumarin. I have already noticed a marked improvement from withdrawing the overuse of cinnamon from my diet. I do not know how long these toxins stay in the system, or when I may start taking cinnamon again, but as I find more information, I promise I will pass it along. I did read that it is best not to have more than half a teaspoon twice a day. The truth is, it is always good to remember the old adage, "Everything in moderation," and that if you use your good sense and judgement, and pay attention to your body when you make dietary changes, you will end up alright in the end. I hope this helps a little! Best wishes! :)

89. emily said on February 29, 2008:

I pop it in my 'fairtrade!'coffee every morning... it tastes fantastic :)

90. emily said on February 29, 2008:

oh goodness, just read the last comment. Thanks for the info. I'm going to 'moderate' my use of cinnamon from now on!

91. Anonymous said on March 1, 2008:

I mix a little in a glass of milk in the morning instead of instant chocolate. It's a pretty good way to incorporate it into your diet if you are a milk drinker.

92. Anonymous said on March 1, 2008:

I mix a little in a glass of milk in the morning instead of instant chocolate. It's a pretty good way to incorporate it into your diet if you are a milk drinker.

93. hazel said on March 4, 2008:

is there any allege in cinnamon please let me know cause i would like to start to take some

94. hazel said on March 4, 2008:

is there any allege in cinnamon please let me know cause i would like to start to take some

95. Keith said on March 12, 2008:

I have known that cinnamon reduces blood sugar levels for some time now, but have not given it much of a chance. I am a type 2 diabetic, so I really ought to. From today I started eating pumpkin seeds and love them. From tomorrow I will start and continue with a daily half teaspoonful of cinnamon on my cereal.

96. nicole said on March 21, 2008:

I just found out about the benefits of cinnamon to our health, I want to know if we are supposed to strained the mixture we make with water and how we cam make it taste better.

97. Jong Phek Mee said on March 23, 2008:

Please let me is cinnamon harmful to our liver.
Thanks

98. cater said on April 14, 2008:

THE BELOW LINK WILL GIVE YOU MORE INFORMATION ON THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CASSIA ON THE LIVER

http://www.bfr.bund.de/cd/8487

HOWEVER IF IT SAFE TO CONSUME REAL CINNAMON OR CEYLON CINNAMON

99. cater said on April 14, 2008:

THE BELOW LINK WILL GIVE YOU MORE INFORMATION ON THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CASSIA ON THE LIVER

http://www.bfr.bund.de/cd/8487

HOWEVER IT IS SAFE TO CONSUME REAL CINNAMON OR CEYLON CINNAMON

100. cater said on April 14, 2008:

THE BELOW LINK WILL GIVE YOU MORE INFORMATION ON THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CASSIA ON THE LIVER

http://www.bfr.bund.de/cd/8487

HOWEVER IT IS SAFE TO CONSUME REAL CINNAMON OR CEYLON CINNAMON

101. JOE said on April 17, 2008:

i take lipitor 10 mg.my bp is around 140-84. is taking 500 mg of cinnamon ok...

102. radhika said on May 6, 2008:

i would like 2 know the quantity of cinnamon & honey is needed for reduce weight

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