16 Health Benefits of Cinnamon

1. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol

2. Helps regulate blood sugar - “True Cinnamon” can lower blood sugar by mimicking insulin, activating insulin receptors and working with insulin in the cells to reduce blood sugar by up to 20%. However, cinnamon has some antioxidant benefits, whereas insulin is oxygen-reactive and can damage tissues.

3. Cure for arthritis - Patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.
4. Can reduce the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells
5. Has an anti-clotting effect on the blood
6. Smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory
7. When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative
8. Fights the E coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices
9. Great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium
10. Used for digestive ailments such as indigestion, gas and bloating, stomach upset, and diarrhea
11. Has a mild anti-inflammatory effect
12. Helps boost brain power
13. Helps to keep blood less sticky
14. Has calcium and fiber which can help protect the colon as well as the heart
15. Help cure urinary tract infections as well as fight tooth decay and gum disease
16. Has powerful anti microbial properties that can kill bacteria