Product Description
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If so, you may want to try Ceylon Cinnamon. It has also been shown to:
What is Ceylon Cinnamon and Where Does it Come From?
Cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of trees from the laurel family (Lauraceae - bushy evergreen trees) and is scientifically known as Cinnamomum.
There are two main types of cinnamon that are widely available:
Because of the liver toxicity potential of the cheaper, cassia form of cinnamon, we personally would recommend only using Ceylon Cinnamon. The cinnamon in Feel Younger’s Cinnamon product is 100% Ceylon Cinnamon and 0% Cassia Cinnamon.
Ceylon is native to Sri Lanka and southern parts of India.
It’s tan-brown in color and contains many tight sticks with soft layers. These features provide a highly desirable quality and texture.
It’s known to have a more delicate and mild sweet flavor in comparison to Cassia Cinnamon.
Approximately 50–63% of its essential oil is cinnamaldehyde, which is quite low compared to cassia. This explains its milder aroma and flavor [2].
Traditional Use
Cinnamon has been used as an ingredient throughout history [3], dating back as far as Ancient Egypt. It used to be rare and valuable and was regarded as a gift fit for kings.
It was also recognised for its medicinal qualities [4], and was used to help with digestion issues [5], oral conditions, boost memory, purify blood, promote healing [6], help with colds, flu and sore throats, provide relief from menstrual cramps and discomfort.
Cinnamon teas were also thought to be beneficial to oxidative stress related illnesses in humans, due to it being high in anti-oxidative qualities [7].
How Does it work?
Ceylon Cinnamon has many health benefits which have been studied in human and animal trials:
People Mainly Use Ceylon Cinnamon For It’s Antioxidant Qualities
Antioxidants protect your body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols [16].
In a study that compared the antioxidant activity of 26 spices, cinnamon wound up as the clear winner, even outranking “superfoods” like garlic and oregano [17].
In fact, it is so powerful that cinnamon can be used as a natural food preservative [18].
Studies show that this spice and its antioxidants have potent anti-inflammatory properties [19].
Blood Sugar Regulation
Cinnamon is well known for its blood-sugar-lowering properties.
Apart from the beneficial effects on insulin resistance, cinnamon can lower blood sugar by several other mechanisms.
First, cinnamon has been shown to decrease the amount of glucose that enters your bloodstream after a meal.
It does this by interfering with numerous digestive enzymes, which slows the breakdown of carbohydrates in your digestive tract [20].
Second, a compound in cinnamon can act on cells by mimicking insulin [21].
This greatly improves glucose uptake by your cells, though it acts much slower than insulin itself.
Numerous human studies have confirmed the anti-diabetic effects of cinnamon, showing that it can lower fasting blood sugar levels.
The effective dose is typically 1–6 grams or around 0.5–2 teaspoons of cinnamon per day.
Brain Function Support & Protection
Cinnamon may help delay cognitive impairment. A study on rats found cinnamon to improve cognition and reduce oxidation in the brain [22].
Cinnamon may help with food cravings. By targeting a chemical in the brain involved in glucose and cholesterol (insulin), eating cinnamon may help you lose weight through reduced food intake [23].
Cinnamon can help boost memory [24].
Cinnamon is a great source of manganese. Two teaspoons of cinnamon provides about half the RDA of manganese, a powerful antioxidant that is essential for brain and body health [25].
One study used Cinnamon aromatherapy on Children with ADHD, and found that it increased their attention [26].
Here at Feel Younger, we believe in providing strong doses at reasonable prices. Our Ceylon Cinnamon Capsules provide a 1200mg dose of some of the finest and purest Ceylon Cinnamon on the market.
We’re proud to say that Our Ceylon Cinnamon is high quality, high purity, all natural, organic, non GMO, made in the USA and contains no nasty fillers or binders. It is also lactose free and is vegan and vegetarian friendly.
60 Capsules will cost no more than $19, with discounts available on multiple bottles or subscription orders.
How do you take it?
Take 1-2 Ceylon Cinnamon Capsules once a day, with water or preferably with a carbohydrate containing meal.
Any cautions?
As Ceylon Cinnamon is effective at lowering blood sugar levels, it can lead to tiredness, dizziness and possibly fainting - the biggest risk are people already taking medications for diabetes.
ALWAYS consult a healthcare professional before taking any new supplements.
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