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Learn from Dr. Julian Whitaker about the health benefits of cinnamon which contains compounds that have a positive effect on blood sugar and lipids, and also is great to help manage diabetes and high cholesterol.

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Cinnamon is one of those spices that ticks all the boxes. Like turmeric and ginger, it’s something that you can easily add to a meal or even a hot drink to add flavour while bringing virtually no extra calories.
So, what exactly is cinnamon? This popular Christmas spice is a substance that’s produced from the bark of certain trees. What makes cinnamon so nutritious is its active ingredients.
Some popular ways to use cinnamon include mixing it with milk and honey, or sprinkling into coffee, stirring into oven bakes, adding to desserts and more. All of these things will allow you to enjoy the many health benefits of cinnamon. Stay tuned to learn exactly what those health benefits are, plus any side effects you should be aware of.
1. Helps Control Diabetes
Cinnamon contains catechins, which are able to trigger the release of a hormone called insulin. Insulin, as you probably know, is the hormone that people with diabetes don’t get enough of. This is why management of diabetes tends to involve injecting with insulin whenever blood sugar drops below a certain level.
Cinnamon can make a big difference to people suffering with diabetes, and is often recommended as a natural supplementary item to be taken alongside medication.
2. Lowers Blood Sugar
Lowering blood sugar isn’t just good for people with diabetes – it’s also beneficial for the rest of the population too. Many people stick to low-carb diets, or diets that contain no carbohydrates altogether, with the intention of keeping their blood sugar as low as possible. It’s much simpler to simply add cinnamon to your diet, which will help your blood sugar to remain level, providing you with a consistent and steady flow of energy throughout the day.
3. Protects Against Heart Damage and Ageing
Cinnamon contains a compound called cinnulin – an important antioxidant which can protect the cells and the heart against damage from free radicals. This can help to slow down the visible signs of aging by preventing cell damage that can add up to visible wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin.
4. Anti-Cancer
Experts think that cinnamon might be useful for helping to combat the onset of cancer. The cinnulin content of cinnamon has shown promise in preventing mutated DNA from replicating and ultimately leading to cancerous tumours. It does this by preventing the damage to cells caused by free radicals, and ultimately preventing damaged cells from spreading through the body.
5. Weight Loss Properties
Not only is cinnamon a useful supplement for people trying to maintain low blood sugar to lose weight, it also helps the body to burn fat stores and thereby reduce weight. Cinnamon contains roughly 19 calories per teaspoon, so it won’t contribute to weight gain, either.
This is great to hear, considering cinnamon is a relatively sweet spice, and certainly doesn’t taste like it contains virtually no calories. You can freely add cinnamon to your sweet and savoury dishes without worrying about the implications of doing so.
6. Anti-Fungal Potential
Cinnamon is an anti-fungal agent, and can help to reduce a fungus called candida albicans. This fungus is responsible for thrush and is a distinctly unpleasant experience.
In a recent study, it was found that using cinnamon oil and olive oil can effectively kill off many species of candida, even those resistant to medications. It’s interesting to consider how cinnamon may be used for preventing and fighting candida in the future.
7. Bacteria-Killing
Cinnamon isn’t only anti-fungal; it’s also anti-bacterial. This means that like garlic, it can be used as a powerful natural antibiotic for fighting regular bugs that cause sickness, cold and flu. It has even been shown to be effective in killing the likes of e.coli and salmonella. The properties in cinnamon, in some cases, can kill drug-resistant bacteria. So where medications fail, cinnamon may be the solution.
Simply sprinkling cinnamon onto your dishes on a daily basis is enough to help you to avoid infections and stay healthy. If you do get an infection, then, of course, visiting your doctor is wise. Antibiotics are still considerably more effective than cinnamon.
8. Improves Oral Health
Another benefit of cinnamon, being an anti-bacterial, is that it will improve your oral health. We all know that bacteria lives in our teeth and mouths, and are largely responsible for plaque and tooth decay. By consuming natural antibacterial agents like cinnamon, you can kill off these invaders and ensure your teeth and gums stay healthy into old age.
The other perk of having healthy gums is that it can prevent infections and illnesses from entering the body through the mouth. Even diseases like cancer can be prevented by maintaining good oral health.
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