HEALTH BENEFITS OF CINNAMON - 12 Reasons To Include Cinnamon In Your Diet.
Cinnamon is a delicious herbal medicine that has an abundance of medicinal properties.
There was a time when this spice was considered a sign of wealth.
It has also been used extensively in Chinese herbal medication.
In today’s video, we will show you 12 Reasons to include cinnamon in your diet.
#1. Reduce Inflammation. Cinnamon contains
anti-inflammatory properties and helps the body against infections and tissue damage.
Inflammation is crucial for the body. But when inflammation becomes chronic, it appears to be
very dangerous for the body because it starts to fight against the body's cells and tissues.
To reduce inflammation, cinnamon plays a vital role. This is because of
cinnamaldehyde's presence, the compound that gives this spice its unique odor and taste.
It also helps in reducing swelling and prevent the formation of blood platelets to avoid clumping.
Another fantastic fact is that cinnamon can also block the substances related to
abnormal cell growth and lessens the risk of developing various diseases.
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#2. Reduces the risk of heart diseases. About 70 percent of death occurs due
to heart-related issues. Cinnamon plays a significant role in unblocking the arteries,
which would otherwise cause heart diseases. It lowers the level of bad cholesterol and
maintains good cholesterol in the body stable. Cinnamate is a vital compound that is present
in cinnamon. It lessens the activity of an enzyme, which makes cholesterol
and reduces the quantity of fatty acid in the blood—hence lowering heart diseases.
#3. Act as an antioxidant. Antioxidants play a very substantial
role in our bodies. From killing the infectious or disease-causing agents to rejuvenating skin,
cinnamon plays an essential role in the body. Antioxidants help our bodies reduce oxidative
stress, which would otherwise damage the body cells and cause chronic diseases.
Type 2 diabetes is among such diseases that are caused by oxidative stress.
#4. Treats type 2 diabetes and lowers blood sugar levels.
Cinnamon maintains the blood sugar levels virtually. It improves glycemic control and
helps in the management of type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, lowering the blood sugar level
is another property that cinnamon possesses. It decreases the amount of glucose that enters
our bloodstream right after eating a meal. This process is done by interfering with
various digestive enzymes. These enzymes slow down the carbohydrate breakdown
inside the digestive system. Cinnamon contains a compound
that imitates insulin on the body cells. This process enhances glucose uptake by the cells.
Studies have revealed that cinnamon lowers the fasting blood sugar levels by 20 percent.
It is better to take or add about two teaspoons of cinnamon to your diet. You can have it in teas or
sprinkle it on your favorite dessert or dish. #5. Treats Neurodegenerative diseases.
Neurodegenerative ailments cause the loss of brain cells functions as we grow older.
The most known neurodegenerative disease is Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
But thanks to cinnamon, studies have shown that cinnamon obstructs the accumulation of
a protein known as TAU in the brain. Tau buildup in the brain is a symbol of Alzheimer's disease.
In Parkinson’s disease, cinnamon helps in protecting the neurons and normalizing the
damaged neurotransmitter. In this way, it betters the motor function.
#6. Protect against cancer.
Cancer is generally defined as the unlimited growth of cells inside the body.
Cinnamon has been used for millennia to treat cancer. But the new researches have suggested
that instead of treating cancer, cinnamon plays a significant role in cancer prevention.
Some studies also suggest that cinnamon extracts treat cancer.
Cinnamon lessens the development of cancer cells and blood vessels formation inside the
tumors. In this way, cinnamon acts as a toxic substance for cancerous cells and kills them.
Cinnamon is a strong activator of detoxifying enzymes in the colon
and protects against colon cancer's further growth.
It also activates the antioxidant responses in humans who have colon cancer.
The exact effects are still unknown; however, some studies need to be done.
#7. Speed up hair growth. You must have tried various
herbal oils to boost your hair growth but have you used cinnamon yet? Cinnamon speed up the
hair growth process by enhancing the blood flow towards hair follicles, increasing the
circulation our hair requires for long hair. All you shall do is take one tablespoon of
finely ground cinnamon, one teaspoon of honey, and a cup of olive oil.
These ingredients will form a thick paste. Apply this paste directly on your scalp. Let it be on
your hair for about 15 minutes. Wash it off with gentle hair shampoo and see the magic yourself.
#8. Fight against metabolic diseases.
Metabolic disease entails gut issues and slow digestion of food.
This will not only make you bloated or fat but will do other damages to your overall health.
Our superstar cinnamon sicks come here to help us again by fighting against these metabolic
diseases. Cinnamon lessens the complications, illness, and mortality in metabolic syndrome,
involving blood pressure reduction, plasma glucose obesity, and dyslipidemia.
Cinnamon also helps in suppressing appetite, which can help people who are on a weight loss journey.
It also helps in curbing sweet tooth and help people controlling sweet tooth effectively.
#9. Possess Anti-microbial properties. Cinnamon works incredibly in fighting off
bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Back in the times, when people don't have technologies
such as refrigerators. They used various spices and herbs to store the remaining food,
and cinnamon was among those spices that prevent the food from any fungal or microbial attack.
Scientists and health practitioners believe that cinnamon can treat anything from the
common cold to respiratory issues. It helps to treat all types of
lung contestation problems. It clears the mucus and increases circulation that
leads to treating cough to bronchitis. Cinnamon also hinders the progress of
bacteria by destroying cell membranes and changing their lipid profile.
#10. May Help Fight against HIV. The most terrible disease on planet earth requires
a lot of strength and stamina to fight. HIV is a viral infection, and due to the antimicrobial
properties of cinnamon, it helps fight against it. Cinnamon extract is beneficial in combating the
virus by impeding its entrance from the cell. A study has suggested that cinnamon can block
viral activity effectively. And this the most promising approach
in preventing HIV progression into AIDS. But very few research types are done in this
regard; further research is needed to prove its beneficiary effects.
#11. Help in managing PCOS. Every single woman or girl you
will meet is suffering from PCOS. PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition
with various symptoms that shall be managed. Here comes the superfood, cinnamon sticks,
again in managing the PCOS effectively. It plays a key role due to several reasons.
Firstly, it manages the insulin resistance in women suffering from POCS, which would
otherwise provide nothing but weight gain. This ability of cinnamon has also made it
a recommended spice for diabetic patients. Another benefit that his herb provides is reducing
heavy menstrual bleeding in women who have endometriosis, menorrhagia, and uterine fibroids.
#12. Freshen Breath. No matter how good
your overall personality is, there is only one thing that can smash down your whole character
just in seconds. That's terrible breath. The compound, as mentioned earlier, cinnamaldehyde,
plays a very vital role in reducing bad breath. It kills the oral bacteria that create this smell.
You can use cinnamon mouth wash or chew the stick to make your breath fresh and odorless.
Cinnamon is a medicinal herb that people are using for ages. Not only it tastes sweet,
but it is healthier as well. It reduces blood pressure,
prevents cancer growth, eliminates acne, and provides other health benefits.
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