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Fight the bacteria, pick the cinnamon
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1. Cinnamon and the digestive system
Cinnamomum is commonly known as a characteristic spice enriching the flavor of both desserts and pastries. Only 4 species of Cinnomomum are used for this purpose. They include Cinnumomum verum (known as the original cinnamon), Cinnemomum aromaticum, Cinnimomum loureirii and Cinnmomum burmannii. It is sold in various forms bark in cups, powdered bark, in prosthetic form. Depending on the form, it differs in chemical composition and properties.2. The medicinal properties of cinnamon
However, some of the compounds in cinnamon' s bark are thought to stimulate insulin receptors and the synthesis of glucose carriers. In practice, this means that they facilitate the transfer of blood glucose from the blood to the inside of the cells. In many studies, cinnamon taken at different doses (16 g daily) has significantly lowered the glycemic effect in people with type 2 diabetes, but in those who have used pharmacological treatment and proper dietary regimen. Not only because of the effectiveness of the studies conducted, but also due to the fact that none of the people responsible for long-term glucose metabolism have been shown to have a long-lasting glucose-regulating effect on the body.3. Value in cosmetics
Cinnamon and cinnamon oils are ingredients in pharmaceutical cosmetics, but on the Internet you can find a lot of home-made recipes for this spice. Although it is difficult to find studies that have clearly confirmed the skin effects of cinnamon, it can be assumed to be helpful in fighting teen acne. It has been shown to work effectively against the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes or Staphylococcus epidermidis.4. Cinnamon as an additive
Cinnamon is a traditional addition to the Indian spice mixture garam masala. It is also an excellent addition to coffee. In addition to cinnamon, it contains cardamom, garlic, black pepper, Roman cumin, muscat flour. Traditionally, garam masala is added to a food called corn josh, which is the meat dried with ghee butter (the traditional Indian clarified butter).
