Cinnamon is a widely used spice. Cinnamaldehyde is believed to be responsible for the majority of cinnamon's health benefits.
Large quantities of highly strong polyphenol antioxidants are present in cinnamon.
The anti-inflammatory effects of cinnamon's antioxidants may reduce your risk of disease.
Some key risk factors for heart disease, such as cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure, may be improved by cinnamon.
It has been shown that cinnamon greatly increases insulin sensitivity, which may improve blood sugar regulation.
In doses between 1 and 6 grammes or 0.5 and 2 teaspoons per day, cinnamon has been shown to reduce fasting blood sugar levels.
Studies on animals and in test tubes suggest that cinnamon may have anti-cancer properties. More human research is required.
Some test-tube studies suggest that cinnamon may help protect against certain viruses, however, human evidence is limited.