Before I start to scare you about cinnamon, let me tell you that cinnamon was a highly prized commodity in ancient times. It was deemed fit for kings and gods. It is a native to Bangladesh , Srilanka, Malabar Coast of India and Burma
A recent research has found that two compounds found in cinnamon cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin show promise to fight against the Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers these compounds prevent the tangles formed in the brain which characterizes Alzheimer’s disease. You know what? I updated this post with the latest information on cinnamon. Now back to our topic.
A recent research has found that two compounds found in cinnamon cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin show promise to fight against the Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers these compounds prevent the tangles formed in the brain which characterizes Alzheimer’s disease. You know what? I updated this post with the latest information on cinnamon. Now back to our topic.
There are two types of cinnamon available. One is the true or Ceylon
Coumarin is moderately toxic to liver and kidneys. Researchers found that the true cinnamon or the Ceylon
The sad news is that this cassia cinnamon is being used to flavor foods such as breads, sticky buns, beverages and food supplements mainly in the US
Very high quantities of coumarin in cassia cinnamon may be harmful to people with liver damage. A health alert is being issued by healthyhomosapien to all people suffering from liver and kidney problems, diabetes and breast cancer. It would do a world of good if you stop using especially the cassia cinnamon.
Take care,
Swarnam
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Take care,
Swarnam
Swarnam
