By Lisa Goehringer, Nature Gal Naturals

There are many herbs which can benefit a wide range of health issues. It isn't always necessary to use a separate herb for each health condition you are attempting to resolve. Due to the many benefits of Ceylon cinnamon, it should be a staple in each of our medicine cabinets. For those with inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, diabetes (or pre-diabetes), Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, HIV, or fungal infections of the lungs, ceylon cinnamon is very beneficial.

Ceylon Cinnamon Is High in a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties.

Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of trees scientifically known as Cinnamomum.

It has been used as an ingredient throughout history, dating back as far as Ancient Egypt. It used to be rare and valuable and was regarded as a gift fit for kings.

⭐Antioxidant Properties

Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols.

In a study that compared the antioxidant activity of 26 spices, cinnamon wound up as the clear winner, even outranking "superfoods" like garlic and oregano. It is so powerful that cinnamon can be used as a natural food preservative.

Inflammation is often the root cause of pain and disease. Cinnamon has very powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

⭐Heart Disease

Cinnamon has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, the world's most common cause of premature death.

In people with type 2 diabetes, 1 gram or about half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to have beneficial effects on blood markers.

It reducesa levels of total cholesterol, “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, while “good” HDL cholesterol remains stable. In animal studies, Ceylon cinnamon has shown to reduce high blood pressure.

⭐Diabetes

Insulin is one of the key hormones that regulate metabolism and energy use.

It’s also essential for transporting blood sugar from your bloodstream to your cells.

The problem is that many people are resistant to the effects of insulin.

This is known as insulin resistance, a hallmark of serious conditions like metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

The good news is that cinnamon can dramatically reduce insulin resistance, helping this important hormone do its job. By increasing insulin sensitivity, cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels.

Cinnamon is well known for its blood-sugar-lowering properties.

Apart from the beneficial effects on insulin resistance, cinnamon can lower blood sugar by several other mechanisms.

First, cinnamon has been shown to decrease the amount of glucose that enters your bloodstream after a meal.

It does this by interfering with numerous digestive enzymes, which slows the breakdown of carbohydrates in your digestive tract.

Second, a compound in cinnamon can act on cells by mimicking insulin.

This greatly improves glucose uptake by your cells, though it acts much slower than insulin itself.

Numerous human studies have confirmed the anti-diabetic effects of cinnamon, showing that it can lower fasting blood sugar levels by 10–29%.

⭐Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive loss of the structure or function of brain cells.

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease are two of the most common types.

Two compounds found in cinnamon appear to inhibit the buildup of a protein called tau in the brain, which is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.

In a study in mice with Parkinson's disease, cinnamon helped protect neurons, normalized neurotransmitter levels and improved motor function.

⭐Cinnamon May Protect Against Cancer

Cancer is a serious disease, characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.

Cinnamon has been widely studied for its potential use in cancer prevention and treatment.

Overall, the evidence is limited to test-tube and animal studies, which suggest that cinnamon extracts may protect against cancer.

It acts by reducing the growth of cancer cells and the formation of blood vessels in tumors and appears to be toxic to cancer cells, causing cell death.

A study in mice with colon cancer revealed that cinnamon is a potent activator of detoxifying enzymes in the colon, protecting against further cancer growth.

These findings were supported by test-tube experiments, which showed that cinnamon activates protective antioxidant responses in human colon cells.

⭐Cinnamon Helps Fight Bacterial and Fungal Infections

Cinnamaldehyde, one of the main active components of cinnamon, may help fight various kinds of infection.

Cinnamon oil has been shown to effectively treat respiratory tract infections caused by fungi.

It can also inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, including Listeria and Salmonella.

However, the evidence is limited and so far cinnamon has not been shown to reduce infections elsewhere in the body.

The antimicrobial effects of cinnamon may also help prevent tooth decay and reduce bad breath.

⭐Cinnamon May Help Fight the HIV Virus

HIV is a virus that slowly breaks down your immune system, which can eventually lead to AIDS, if untreated.

Cinnamon extracted from Cassia varieties is thought to help fight against HIV-1, the most common strain of the HIV virus in humans.

A laboratory study looking at HIV-infected cells found that cinnamon was the most effective treatment of all 69 medicinal plants studied. Human trials have just begun.

🌿 Try out our Ceylon Cinnamon extract formulated for:

• Immune support*
• Anti-inflammatory effects* 
• Antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects*
• Supporting blood sugar and blood pressure*
• Metabolic support*

Sources:
1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section1