Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a known infection fighter with anti-inflammatory properties, making it a delicious way to spice up any treatment plan for inflammation.

What's Inside Cinnamon?

Cinnamon contains a variety of highly potent flavonoids, the phytonutrient cinnamaldehyde, and antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory effects.

Flavonoids

Flavonoids are a class of chemicals that research suggests may have anti-inflammatory properties.

Cinnamaldehyde

Cinnamaldehyde is a phytonutrient, a chemical that plants produce to protect themselves from the likes of insects and disease. Cinnamaldehyde itself is the compound that makes cinnamon taste and smell good. That's not all it can do, though. Some research suggests that it also has anti-inflammatory properties.

How to Use CinnamonThe recommended dosage of cinnamon is approximately 1-1 1/2 teaspoons, or 2-4 g per day.Just make sure not to eat too much cinnamon at once, as it can result in coughing and, in some cases, severe complications.