Benefits of Ceylon Cinnamon

• Antioxident:

 Antioxidants protect your body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants.

• Anti-Inflammatory:

Inflammation is incredibly important. It helps your body fight infections and repair tissue damage.

• Reduce blood Pressure:

Cinnamon has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, the world’s most common cause of premature death.

In people with type 2 diabetes gram or about half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to have beneficial effects on blood markers.

• Improve Sensitivity to the Hormone Insulin:

Insulin is one of the key hormones that regulate metabolism and energy use.

It’s also essential for transporting blood sugar from your bloodstream to your cells. The problem is that many people are resistant to the effects of insulin.

• Powerful Anti-Diabetic Effect

Cinnamon is well known for its blood-sugar-lowering properties. Cinnamon can lower   blood sugar by several other mechanisms. Cinnamon has been shown to reduce fasting blood sugar levels, having a potent anti-diabetic effect at 1–6 grams or 0.5–2 teaspoons per day.

• Effects on Neurodegenerative Diseases

Two compounds found in cinnamon appear to inhibit the build-up of a protein called tau in the brain, which is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. In a study in mice with Parkinson’s disease, cinnamon helped protect neurons. Cinnamon has been shown to lead to various improvements for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease in animal studies. However, human research is lacking.

• Protect Against Cancer

Cinnamon has been widely studied for its potential use in cancer prevention and treatment. It acts by reducing the growth of cancer cells and the formation of blood vessels in tumors and appears to be toxic to cancer cells, causing cell death.

• Fight Bacterial and Fungal Infections

Cinnamaldehyde, one of the main active components of cinnamon, may help fight various kinds of infection. Cinnamon oil has been shown to effectively treat infections caused by fungal. It can also inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, including Listeria and Salmonella. Cinnamaldehyde has antifungal and antibacterial properties, which may reduce infections and help fight tooth decay and bad breath.