1. Regulates blood
sugar: Cinnamon slows the rate at which the stomach empties after
meals, reducing the rise in blood sugar after eating, making it ideal for
diabetics and hypoglycemics alike. It helps treat Type 2 Diabetes by
lowering blood sugar levels and increasing the amount of insulin production in
the body.
2. Reduces LDL
cholesterol levels: Numerous studies have proved the
effectiveness of Cinnamon in reducing LDL (harmful) cholesterol levels helping
reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
3. Antimicrobial
properties: Cinnamon’s essential oils helps stop the growth of bacteria
like E. coli, ulcer-causing H. pylori bacteria and other pathogens, as
well as fungi, including the commonly problematic yeast Candida.
4. Arthritis Pain
Relief: Studies have shown that the combination of Honey and
Cinnamon reduces cytokines linked to arthritic pain.
5. Anti Cancer:
Cinnamon may reduce the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells,
holding promise for cancer prevention and sufferers of the disease.
6. Natural food
preservative: When added to food, cinnamon antibacterial properties
inhibit bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food
preservative.
7. Relief from
menstrual pain and infertility: Cinnamon contains a natural
chemical called cinnamaldehyde, which increases the hormone progesterone while
decreasing testosterone production in women, helping to balance hormones.
8.
Neurodegenerative diseases: Cinnamon reduces chronic inflammation
linked with neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s
disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumor, and
meningitis.
9. Boosts Brain
Function: Chewing cinnamon flavored gum or just smelling cinnamon
enhances your cognitive processing, mental alertness and memory.
10. Migraine
relief: Cinnamon added to tea can help soothe the nerves and has been
found to be an effective natural remedy for eliminating headaches and migraine
relief.
11. Anti-clotting:
Cinnamaldehyde (also called cinnamic aldehyde) prevents unwanted clumping of
blood platelets by inhibiting the release of an inflammatory fatty acid called
arachidonic acid from platelet membranes and reducing the formation of an
inflammatory messaging molecule called thromboxane A2.
12. Anti
inflammatory: Cinnamon lowers the release of arachidonic acid from cell
membranes that can helps lessen inflammation.
