Cinnamon

Can lower bad cholesterol
Can help treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease
Can have anti-carcinogenic properties
Has anti-inflammatory properties
High source of antioxidant
Reduces risk factor of heart disease such as high cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels and high blood pressure
Helps lower blood sugar levels and improve sensitivity to insulin
Contains cinnamaldehyde, a compound that has demonstrated potential anti-cancer properties in preclinical studies, including inhibiting tumor growth, protecting DNA from damage, and inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancerous cells
A natural anti-microbial, antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral agent
Protective against bacteria living in the oral microflora that could cause bad breath, tooth decay, cavities or mouth infections
Helps fight allergies