5. It may help lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes
Cinnamon has a reputation for helping manage blood sugar. It appears to do this by a number of different mechanisms, including managing the amount of glucose that enters the bloodstream.
Human trials are promising and suggest cinnamon may have a moderate effect on lowering fasting blood sugar levels in diabetics with poor blood sugar control.
6. It may improve insulin sensitivity
Insulin is the hormone involved in transporting blood sugar from our blood to the cells where we need it, this means it plays an important role in regulating our metabolism and energy levels.
As we age we may become resistant to the effects of insulin and this has the potential to disrupt blood sugar balance and over time lead to type 2 diabetes. While more research is needed it does appear that extracts from cinnamon mimic the action of insulin and potentially reduce the risk of insulin resistance.