10 Impressive Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Not only does the aroma of cinnamon take you to a happy place, but it's also practically a superfood!
1. Manage diabetes: It can help manage this condition by reducing blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity.
2. Reduce cholesterol: One compound in particular, cinnamate, may be able to decrease the activity of an enzyme that makes cholesterol, thus reducing the amount of fatty acids in the blood.
3. Combat acne: Cinnamon can stop acne-causing bacteria in its tracks
4. Reduce inflammation: Cinnamaldehyde is the incredible compound that gives cinnamon its odour and flavour, and it can also ease swelling and prevent blood platelets from clumping together.
5. Freshen breath: Cinnamaldehyde comes into play again, killing that pesky oral bacteria.
6. Act as an antioxidant: Antioxidants are important because they help the body reduce oxidative stress, which has been proven to damage cells and contribute to nearly every chronic disease, including the aforementioned diabetes.
7. Plump up lips: Cinnamon improves blood flow to the surface of the skin, it can actually cause your lips to plump up, no injections necessary.
8. Slow signs of aging: Cinnamon extract helps producing collagen and elastin—the proteins that help keep skin smooth and supple.
9. Sanitize hands: Cinnamon oil has been shown to kill a number of common and hospital-acquired infections like Streptococcus, MRSA, Staphylococcus, and E. coli.
10. Speed up hair growth: It does this by encouraging blood flow to the hair follicles, boosting the circulation your hair needs to grow.