Top 9 Health Benefits Of Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice grown in India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Egypt and Brazil. It can be used in its stick form, where the bark of the tree is dried and rolled into cinnamon sticks, or it can be ground and used in powder form.
1. Lowers cholesterol
A study has shown that when people consumed 1 gram of cinnamon for 40 days, their levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and total cholesterol reduced significantly. This, in turn, helped in preventing heart diseases.
2. May help to control Type 2 diabetes
The same study also proved that cinnamon is useful for those who want to decrease their blood sugar levels and thus helps in controlling Type 2 diabetes.
3. Can reduce the risk of colon cancer
Manganese, iron, calcium and fiber are present in good quantities in cinnamon which remove bile salts from the body. Some bile salts are known to cause damage to colon cells which can lead to colon cancer.
4. Reduces inflammation
In daily life, we eat a lot of fatty food that causes inflammation of our organs and tissues. Inflammation leads to heart diseases and cinnamon has anti-inflammation properties. Thus, it may reduce the occurrences of heart attacks, coronary heart disease and stroke.
5. Prevents constipation
The fiber that is present in cinnamon is useful for those who have bowel problems. Also, consuming cinnamon can prevent diarrhea and constipation.
