Cinnamon

Several human trials suggest modest improvements in fasting blood glucose and lipids; results are mixed and dose-dependent. Antioxidant activity is well established.

Benefits

May support healthy blood sugar
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
antimicrobial
warming digestive

Key compounds

Cinnamaldehydecinnamic acidproanthocyanidinseugenol

May help with

Blood sugar swings
sluggish digestion
oxidative stress
cold extremities

Best for these goals

Blood sugar balanceantioxidantdigestioncirculation

How to use it

Oatmeal, coffee, baked goods, curries, stewed fruit, golden milk

Evidence level

Moderate

Cautions & interactions

Cassia cinnamon is high in coumarin, which can harm the liver in large daily doses — choose Ceylon (true) cinnamon for regular high intake. May enhance blood-sugar-lowering and blood-thinning medications. | Consult clinician: Pregnancy (medicinal doses), liver disease, diabetes medication, surgery.

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