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Cinnamon

Cinnamomum verum

Blood-sugar-balancing warming spice

About Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a fragrant bark spice that has been treasured for millennia for both its culinary appeal and medicinal properties. Rich in cinnamaldehyde and polyphenols, it is traditionally used to support healthy blood sugar metabolism and provide antioxidant benefits.

Key benefits

  • May support healthy blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity
  • Rich in antioxidants that protect against oxidative stress
  • Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and reduce gas
  • May have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties

How to use

Add Ceylon cinnamon powder to foods, beverages, or smoothies, or take as a standardized extract to support metabolic health.

Did you know?

Cinnamon was once more valuable than gold and sparked wars and exploration—Arab traders kept its source secret for centuries, inventing tales of giant birds and dangerous valleys to protect their monopoly on this precious spice.

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