Ceylon Cinnamon

Ceylon Cinnamon Overview:

A Brief History:

Ceylon Cinnamon is one form of cinnamon (typically considered “real cinnamon”), a spice that is made from the inner bark of trees scientifically known as Cinnamomum. It has been used as an ingredient throughout history, dating back as far as Ancient Egypt. It used to be rare and valuable and was regarded as a gift fit for kings

There are two main types of cinnamon

Ceylon Cinnamon – Known as “true” cinnamon
Cassia Cinnamon – Common variety used today

Overview of Benefits:

Cinnamon is made by cutting the stems of cinnamon trees. The inner bark is then extracted and the woody parts removed. When it dries, it forms strips that curl into rolls, called cinnamon sticks. These sticks can be ground to form cinnamon powder. The distinct smell and flavor of cinnamon are due to the oily part, which is very high in the compound cinnamaldehyde.

Scientists believe that this compound is responsible for most of cinnamon’s powerful effects on health and metabolism

Health Benefits

Antioxidants

Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants, including polyphenols.

One study found that cinnamon supplementation could significantly increase antioxidant levels in the blood while reducing levels of markers used to measure inflammation, such as C-reactive protein. In fact, the antioxidant effects of cinnamon are so powerful that it can even be used as a natural food preservative

Anti-Inflammatory

Heart Health

Cinnamon has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death around the globe.

According to one review, supplementing with at least 1.5 grams (g), or about 3/4 of a teaspoon (tsp.), of cinnamon per day was able to reduce levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and blood sugar in people with metabolic disease.

Another review of 13 studies found that cinnamon could reduce triglyceride and total cholesterol levels, both of which are risk factors for heart disease.

Cinnamon has also been shown to reduce blood pressure when consumed consistently for at least 8 weeks

Insulin Sensitivity

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 (3). However, some people are resistant to the effects of insulin. This is known as insulin resistance, a hallmark of conditions like metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

While more research is needed, some studies suggest that cinnamon may be able to reduce insulin resistance (4 ,5). By increasing insulin sensitivity, cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels and support better blood sugar control.

Blood Sugar

Cinnamon is well known for its blood-sugar-lowering properties.
Apart from the beneficial effects on insulin resistance, cinnamon can lower blood sugar through several other mechanisms.

First, cinnamon has been shown to decrease the amount of sugar that enters your bloodstream after a meal. It does this by interfering with numerous digestive enzymes, which slows the breakdown of carbohydrates in your digestive tract (6, 7).

Second, a compound in cinnamon may mimic the effects of insulin to improve the uptake of sugar into the cells (8).

Numerous human studies have confirmed the beneficial effects of cinnamon, showing that it can lower fasting blood sugar levels and improve hemoglobin A1c, a marker of long-term blood sugar control

Anti-Viral

Protects Against Neurodegeneration

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive loss of the structure or function of nerve cells. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are two of the most common types (12).

Certain compounds found in cinnamon appear to inhibit the buildup of a protein called tau in the brain, which is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease (13).

In a 2014 study in mice with Parkinson’s disease, cinnamon helped protect neurons, normalized neurotransmitter levels, and improved motor function

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