DR RAPHAEL NYARKOTEY OBU
AO and Gan, 2014, agree with this research especially in the colon; as their study asserts that cinnamon can improve the health of the colon, which could reduce the risk of colon cancer, cinnamon is now being investigated as a natural cancer-fighting food because of its strong antioxidant abilities and maybe a useful supplement for those at a higher risk of cancer
Ceylon and cassia cinnamon actually comes from two different yet related, trees. Ceylon cinnamon comes from trees grown in areas like Sri Lanka and Thailand that are rarer, therefore Ceylon cinnamon is more expensive and harder to find in stores.
A 2012 study by Ranasinghe et al, revealed that cinnamon of cassia variety (also called Saigon or Chinese cinnamon) comes from trees grown in China and is less expensive and more widely available.
According to Axe 2018, To date, cassia cinnamon has been studied more extensively than Ceylon cinnamon, but researchers think that Ceylon cinnamon may actually have more health benefits than cassia cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon also contains less of a compound called coumarins than cassia cinnamon, which can be potentially damaging to the liver when consumed in high amounts. For this reason, Ceylon cinnamon is the better option for producing cinnamon extracts that contain highly concentrated doses of cinnamon
As far as the taste goes, Ceylon cinnamon is said to have a lighter and more cruisy taste than cassia, which is considered deeper and spicer. For the most part, however, the two can be used interchangeably in recipes.
TAKE HOME
According to Axe 2018;
Cinnamon is a spice derived from the bark of a cinnamon tree that is packed with nutrients including fibre, manganese and calcium
Adding cinnamon to your routine can come with a long list of benefits, including better blood sugar control, improved oral hygiene, enhanced heart health, and reduced inflammation among others
There are many varieties of cinnamon available, but its primarily found in two main types: cassia and Ceylon
High doses of cinnamon may cause symptoms like difficulty in breathing, mouth sores low blood sugar, and liver problems
therefore it’s best to keep an intake om moderation and pair it with a healthy diet and active lifestyle to maximize the potential health benefits
