Super Cinnamon

Recent studies by the US Department of Agriculture have found significant benefits associated with the consumption of cinnamon.  Cinnamon contains powerful antioxidants and has been shown to decrease risk factors for developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Specifically, there are certain water soluble compounds found in the bark of cinnamon that have superior health benefits. These compounds significantly increase sugar metabolism in the body’s fat cells. 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2. This means their body’s insulin does not work efficiently. The compounds found in cinnamon could help this population because they work through insulin to make it work much more efficiently. Here is a link to the USDA that contains a video reporting on the research.  http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/video/vnr/cinnamon.htm