10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon has long been a popular spice in baking and cooking. Research has found that it is not only delicious but it’s healthy, too. Just make sure that you’re buying true cinnamon and not cassia, which is often sold as cinnamon in stores.
Here are 10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon that may make you want to include it in your diet every day.
Lower Cholesterol
Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.
Blood Sugar Regulation
Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
Yeast Infection Help
In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.
Cancer Prevention
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.
Anti-Clotting
It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
Arthritis Relief
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.
Anti-Bacterial
When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
Brain Health
One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
E. Coli Fighter
Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
High in Nutrients
It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.
If you’re ready to start taking cinnamon as a natural remedy, check out the 4 Best Cinnamon Powders to see what the best true cinnamon, or Ceylon cinnamon, is according to user reviews.
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111 Comments on "10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon"
Can someone tell me if it OK to eat a tiny bit of ground cinnamon without putting it in anything.
Hey Eleva, black cumin seed oil is a cure for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes! I’m not sure which stores have them, but I know you can buy them on amazon.com
Cereal is not good for you. Put cinnamon in your morning coffee.
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. Thanks
I know a lot of persons who consume more than they burn and they still remain slim. I want your answers on that. See, those rules dont work every time.
Hi… which cinnamon do you use? is it from walmart? and how much do you take at a time? I will let my husband know…. I like your whoooo hooooo comment!
I’ve heard about “fake” cinnamon, but just what would be used as a replacement cinnamon?
I know without a doubt the cinnamon helps with diabeties. I was taking 1000mg. of metformin and the doctor wanted to raise it to 15oomg. I said let me try the cinamon for three months. I took two 500mg. of cinnamon a day and now my sugar goes from 84 to 110 (if I eat to much sweets).