Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a powerful spice that has been used medicinally around the world for thousands of years. It is still used daily in many cultures because of the widespread cinnamon benefits, not to mention its distinctly sweet, warming taste and ease of use in recipes.

Cinnamon is actually made from the bark of the Cinnamomum verum (or Cinnamomum zeylanicum) tree. This bark contains several special compounds that are responsible for its many health-promoting properties, including cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid and cinnamate.

Health Benefits

• Cinnamon is packed with a variety of protective antioxidants that reduce free radical damage and slow the aging process.
• Researchers have identified many different types of flavonoids in the spice, all of which are highly effective at fighting dangerous inflammation levels throughout the body.
• Cinnamon is well-known for its anti-diabetic effects, it can lower blood sugar levels and improve sensitivity to the hormone insulin, which helps transport sugar from the bloodstream to the tissues to keep blood sugar levels balanced.
• Because it is rich in antioxidants, research shows that this spice may boost brain function and can help defend against the development of neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Because of its antioxidant abilities, cinnamon may protect against DNA damage, cell mutation and cancerous tumor growth.
• There are many potential benefits of cinnamon when it comes to defending the body from illness.
• The potential cinnamon benefits for skin are rooted in its antibiotic and antimicrobial properties, which can help protect skin from irritation, rashes, allergic reactions and infection.