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Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the dried bark of various species of Cinnamomum trees.

What are the health benefits of cinnamon?

There are plenty of reasons to add warming cinnamon to your diet. It's high in antioxidants, which may help protect against disease, inflammation, and ageing. What's more, it may improve gut health, dental hygiene, reduce cholesterol levels, and lower blood pressure.

Cinnamon has many other medicinal and culinary benefits, including: 

Antimicrobial properties

Cinnamon can help fight infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It can also kill the Candida albicans yeast and inhibit fungal poisons. 

Blood sugar management

Cinnamon can help lower blood sugar levels after meals. It can also help improve insulin sensitivity. 

Heart health

Cinnamon can help lower LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, and increase HDL, or "good" cholesterol. It can also help relax blood vessels, which improves circulation. 

Brain health

Cinnamon contains compounds that can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain. It may also help prevent the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease. 

Oral health

Cinnamon's antibacterial properties can help fight bad breath and improve overall oral hygiene.