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Stick Cinnamon

Stick cinnamon is the dried inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, used as an aromatic spice in sweet and savory dishes. It has a warm flavor and contains naturally occurring polyphenols and volatile oils.

Beneficial properties

antioxidant-rich aromatic spice contains polyphenols supports flavor without added sugar anti-inflammatory potential

Nutritional highlights

Cinnamon provides small amounts of manganese, fiber, and plant compounds such as cinnamaldehyde and polyphenols.

Caution. Cassia cinnamon may be high in coumarin, so frequent large amounts can increase liver risk and may interact with anticoagulant medications.

Conditions it helps with

Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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High Cholesterol
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