Sep 19, 2025
Cinnamon contains polyphenols, flavonoids, and powerful antioxidant compounds such as cinnamaldehyde that protect cells from oxidative damage.
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Laboratory studies show cinnamon extracts can interfere with buildup of tau and beta-amyloid proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease; may also support protection in Parkinson’s models.
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Cinnamon may slow the breakdown of carbohydrates in the gut, improve uptake of sugar into cells, and thereby help reduce fasting blood sugar and post meal spikes.
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Some studies (in vitro or animal) indicate cinnamon extracts/cinnamaldehyde may reduce tumour growth, block angiogenesis (formation of blood vessels that feed tumours), or induce cancer cell death.
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Cinnamon can lower total cholesterol, “bad” LDL cholesterol, triglycerides; and may slightly raise “good” HDL. Also helps decrease blood pressure in some studies.
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Cinnamon helps reduce inflammation in the body (highly relevant in chronic disease), by lowering markers like C-reactive protein (CRP).
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Cinnamon supplementation in people with metabolic disorders has shown reductions in waist circumference, fasting glucose, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides.
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Cinnamon (especially cinnamaldehyde) has shown antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal activity. It may help reduce bad breath, prevent dental plaque, and fight certain kinds of infections.
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