Cinnamon is one of the spices that has been around for years. It’s medicinal properties were known to ancient civilizations. It is inner bark of the evergreen Cinnamomum tree. It is high in cinnamaldehyde, which is thought to be responsible for most of cinnamon’s health benefits. Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant as it contains plant compounds called polyphenols , and has anti-inflammatory properties. It has shown to reduce blood pressure and has shown beneficial effects when consumed by people with Type 2 Diabetes. Compounds found in Cinnamon inhibit the buildup of a protein called tau in the brain, which is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. Cinnamon also serves as a  prebiotic to improve gut health. It seems to help us battle Cancer, AIDs, IBS and Neurodegenerative diseases. The list goes on…

There are 2 varieties of this spice – Ceylon Cinnamon and Cassia Cinnamon. The second one is the most common one in the United States. The Cassia variety contains significant amounts of a compound called coumarin, which is believed to be harmful in large doses. A large dose (greater than 3g) should not be consumed on a daily basis as it may impact blood clotting. This should be included as part of our daily diet only after consulting your healthcare provider.

Based on all this preliminary research, the potential of cinnamon seems enormous. But experts caution that it’s still too early in the scientific process to suggest cinnamon as a daily supplement.

My References:

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/cinnamon

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#TOC_TITLE_HDR_13

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-cinnamon