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10. Improves Metabolism
If you are trying to lose weight, you have probably seen cinnamon on lists of foods you should be eating more of. This is because cinnamon is known to increase the metabolism of the body, which can help you to lose weight more easily. Just a teaspoon of cinnamon each day added to a morning smoothie or cup of coffee can help to kick your metabolism into high gear.
11. Lowers the Risk of Heart Disease
The consumption of cinnamon has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, which is the world’s number one cause of premature death. One gram of cinnamon each day has beneficial effects on blood markers for those with type 2 diabetes as well as lowering bad cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels. One large review study showed that just 120 mgs of cinnamon each day helped to lower the risk of developing heart disease. In studies done with animals, cinnamon was shown to reduce blood pressure levels. All of these factors combined will drastically reduce the risk of heart disease.
12. Fights the HIV Virus
HIV is an incurable virus which slowly breaks down the immune system in the body, which can lead to AIDs. The Cassia variety of cinnamon has been shown in animal studies to help fight the HIV-1 virus, the most common type found in humans. One lab study looking at HIV infected cells discovered that cinnamon was very effective; more so than any of the other 69 medicinal plants that were used in this study. Of course, human studies are needed to confirm if cinnamon will indeed work as it has with animals and in test tubes.
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