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<P><B><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="Arial">10 Surprising Health Benefits of Cinnamon</FONT></B>
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<P><FONT FACE="Arial">1. Numerous studies show that cinnamon</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Arial">regulates blood sugar</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial">, making it a great choice for diabetics and hypoglycemics alike. That’s also great news for anyone who wants stable energy levels and moods.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">2. It</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Arial">reduces LDL cholesterol levels</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial">. LDL is also known as the harmful cholesterol. Reducing it may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">3. It has natural anti-infectious compounds. In studies, cinnamon has been</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Arial">effective against ulcer-causing H. pylori bacteria</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial"> and other pathogens.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">4.</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Arial">It reduces pain linked to arthritis</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial">. Cinnamon has been shown in studies at the Department of Internal Medicine, Kangnam Korean Hospital, to reduce cytokines linked to arthritic pain.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">5. Research at the University of Texas, published in the journal<I> Nutrition and Cancer</I>, shows that cinnamon</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Arial">may reduce the proliferation of cancer cells</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial">, holding promise for cancer prevention and sufferers of the disease.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">6. It is a</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Arial">natural food preservative</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial">.</FONT>
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<P><FONT FACE="Arial">7. It</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Arial">contains fiber, calcium, iron, and manganese</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial">—albeit small amounts to the typical dose of ground cinnamon.</FONT>
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<P><FONT FACE="Arial">8. It’s been proven</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Arial">effective for menstrual pain and 9. infertility</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial">. Cinnamon contains a natural chemical called cinnamaldehyde, which studies show increases the hormone progesterone and decreases testosterone production in women, helping to balance hormones.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">10. Cinnamon holds promise for various neurodegenerative diseases, including:</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Arial">Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumor, and meningitis</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial">, according to research at the Cytokine Research Laboratory, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas. Their research shows that cinnamon reduces chronic inflammation linked with these neurological disorders.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">11. Not a health benefit, but a great reason to love cinnamon, it’s versatile. It</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Arial">works with sweet and savory dishes</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial"> alike. Consider that many curries and savory Moroccan dishes include cinnamon. It’s not just for apples anymore.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT FACE="Arial">*Source - Care2.com</FONT>
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