This spice reduces several of the most common risk factors for heart disease, including high triglyceride levels, high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. It also has an anti-diabetic effect and it can help defend the brain against developing neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
Due to its antioxidant abilities, cinnamon can help protect against DNA damage, cancerous tumor growth and cell mutation. This spice is a natural anti-microbial, anti-biotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral agent which fights against various bacteria that can cause negative symptoms in the digestive tract.
Cinnamon is not known to cause negative reactions or allergies, especially when used in small amounts the way that it most commonly is, so try to include it into your diet.