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USDA: Cinnamon Combats Diabetes & Heart Problems

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Cinnamon

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that cinnamon "may be important in the alleviation and prevention of the signs and symptoms of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular and related diseases."

Benefits of water-soluble cinnamon extract

The USDA has pointed out numerous benefits of cinnamon (water soluble cinnamon extract to be more accurate) such as alleviating metabolic syndrome problems like elevated glucose and lipid levels, insulin resistance, blood pressure, inflammation and increased weight gain.

Benefits of cinnamon extend to more than just diabetes

The USDA further add that cinnamon may also help with cardiovascular problems such as minimizing the effects of a stroke, preventing cancer cells from spreading and Alzheimer's disease.

Why water-soluble cinnamon extract?

While sprinkling cinnamon in your food does have its benefits, consuming a full spectrum extract will give you all the potential benefits of cinnamon in a concentrated, easy-to-take form.