Can you eat too much cinnamon?

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asked Nov 19, 2021 in Other-Food Drink by 334topi (950 points)
Can you eat too much cinnamon?

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answered Nov 24, 2021 by Yuvone (6,020 points)
You can eat too much cinnamon which can be bad for your health.

While eating a bit of cinnamon may help lower your blood sugar, eating too much may cause it to fall too low.

This is called hypoglycemia. It can lead to tiredness, dizziness, and possibly fainting.

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum.

Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavoring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savory dishes, breakfast cereals, snackfoods, tea and traditional foods.

Cinnamon is healthy as it has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Cinnamon is thought to have many medicinal and soothing properties, and is used frequently in Chinese herbal medicine.

The distinctive smell and flavour of cinnamon derives from the essential oils contained in the bark, called cinnamaldehyde.

Consuming honey and cinnamon on a regular basis can boost your immune system and protect you from foreign bacteria and viruses.

Both the ingredients are a rich source of antioxidants and have anti-bacterial properties.

It can help to improve the digestive system and fight various stomach related ailments.

Cinnamon works wonders in relaxing your muscles and removing tension from your body and might help you drift off to sleep.

Cinnamon has been shown to reduce some of the bad effects of eating high-fat foods.

This can help in an overall weight loss plan.

Its effect on blood glucose levels can also help your body ultimately lose weight.

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