Inflammation is at the root of almost every disease in the body, whether the inflammation causes the disease or vise versa. Cinnamon acts as an anti-inflammatory by lowering the release of arachidonic

acid from cell membranes. [4]

Beyond these five health benefits, cinnamon has also been connected to weight loss, preventing unwanted blood clotting, contributing to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular health. In order to reap these benefits, it’s important that you be sure to take the right amount of cinnamon or cinnamon extract, as there can also be negative effects if consumed in large amounts over time (primarily with the cassia variety as mentioned earlier). 

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[2] Naturalstandard.com (2011, March). Medicinal uses for cinnamon. Retrieved from http://www.naturalstandard.com/news/news201103012.asp

[3] Renegadehealth.com/blog (2012, August 1). 5 health benefits of cinnamon—ceylon and cassia. Retrieved from    http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2012/08/01/5-health-benefits-of-cinnamon-ceylon-and-cassia

[4] Whfoods.com (No date). Cinnamon, ground. Retrieved from http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=68 

[5] Pubmed.gov "Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes," A. Kahn, et. al. Diabetes Care, December 2003: 26(12):3215-8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14633804

[6] Mercola, J. (2010, October 12). Half a yeaspoon of this each day can optimize cholesterol levels. Retrieved from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/10/12/more-evidence-cinnamon-helps-control-blood-sugar.aspx

[7] Bliss, R.M. (2009, November 9). Researchers study effect of cinnamon compounds on brain cells. Retrieved from http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091109.htm

[8] Nutraingredients.com (2004, April 6). Cinnamon boosts brain activity. Retrieved from http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Cinnamon-boosts-brain-activity?utm_source=REFERENCES_R7&LS-2659

[9] Pubmed.org. "Cinnamon extract induces tumor cell death through inhibition of NFkappaB and AP1," HK Kwan, et. al. BMC Cancer, July 2010: 10:392.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20653974