Cinnamon is a spice that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties. Research on cinnamon has shown potential health benefits such as:
- Blood sugar control: Cinnamon has been found to have anti-diabetic properties and may help in controlling blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. (Khan, A., Safdar, M., Khan, M. M. A., Khattak, K. N., & Anderson, R. A. (2003). Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes care, 26(12), 3215-3218.)
- Cardiovascular health: Cinnamon has been found to have cholesterol-lowering properties, which may help in improving cardiovascular health. (Khan, A., & Mukhtar, H. (2012). Cinnamon: a multifaceted medicinal plant. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2012, 916273.)
- Anti-inflammatory properties: Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and may be beneficial in reducing inflammation in the body. (Noorbakhsh, H., Panahi, Y., Khedmat, H., & Larijani, B. (2013). Cinnamon and health. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 53(8), 793-798.)
- Cinnamon contains high levels of antioxidants such as flavonoids and phenolic compounds, which protect the body against free radical damage. (Suresh, D., & Srinivasan, K. (2010). Antioxidant activity of curry leaves (Murraya koenigii L.). Journal of medicinal food, 13(4), 901-905.)