Khaberni - Cinnamon is one of the most famous spices in the world, known for its fragrant smell and warm taste, and is used in cooking, baking, and beverages.
In addition to its unique flavor, cinnamon has numerous health benefits; it assists in regulating blood sugar levels, contains antioxidants that help boost immunity and combat inflammation. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to aid digestion and improve circulation.
According to "Medical News", cinnamon is beneficial for human health because it possesses anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial properties, and beneficial effects on neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
The site reviewed these benefits, which are:
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
Antioxidants work against free radicals to protect from damage caused by metabolic disorders and age-related syndromes.
Many studies have confirmed the anti-inflammatory activities of cinnamon.
According to a 2005 study, cinnamon can be used as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat or prevent inflammation-related diseases.
Anti-cancer activity
Cinnamon may inhibit the formation or excessive growth of blood vessels associated with cancer.
Anti-diabetic activity
It was found that polyphenols from cinnamon act as insulin-like molecules and cinnamon has been shown to increase glucose entry into cells and has an inhibitory effect on enzymes involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates.
Neurological disorders
Cinnamon has shown beneficial effects on neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease indicated that cinnamon extracts have inhibitory effects on tau protein accumulation and fibril formation, which are hallmark features of Alzheimer's disease.
Antimicrobial activity
Several studies have demonstrated the antimicrobial effectiveness of cinnamon against bacteria, yeast, and fungi and proved that a blend of cinnamon bark extract and honey is beneficial against acne-causing bacteria.
Cardiovascular diseases
Cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid, two important components of cinnamon, have shown effectiveness against myocardial ischemia.
Another compound in cinnamon, cinnamophilin, has shown an inhibitory activity against the proliferation of smooth muscle cells mediated by thromboxane, which is involved in the formation of atherosclerosis.
