Unlocking the Power of Cinnamon
Cinnamon, a widely used spice, has gained attention for its therapeutic properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects. This review synthesizes current evidence on cinnamon's potential health benefits, particularly in managing metabolic, cardiovascu...
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Cinnamon, a widely used spice, has gained attention for its therapeutic properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects. This review synthesizes current evidence on cinnamon's potential health benefits, particularly in managing metabolic, cardiovascular, dermatological, neurological, and reproductive health conditions. A systematic search of databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus was conducted using keywords such as "cinnamon," "cinnamaldehyde," "antioxidants," and "type 2 diabetes." A total of 32 studies were selected, covering preclinical studies, clinical trials, and reviews.
The review focuses on bioactive compounds in cinnamon, such as cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and polyphenols, which help reduce oxidative stress, modulate immune responses, and improve metabolic parameters. Cinnamon also shows promise in promoting skin health, enhancing wound healing, and supporting reproductive health, especially in conditions like PCOS. However, most studies are based on animal models or in vitro experiments, with limited human clinical trials. More rigorous clinical research is needed to confirm cinnamon’s efficacy, safety, and appropriate dosages for long-term use.
In conclusion, while preclinical data is promising, further human studies are crucial to fully establish cinnamon’s therapeutic potential.
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| spelling | doaj-art-498de25072394afab8ea0dd20592da002025-08-20T02:57:32ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182024-12-012810.12775/QS.2024.28.56834Unlocking the Power of CinnamonJoanna Kulicka0https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1614-482XMateusz Bychowski1https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9034-2756Julia Kwaśna2https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2314-2329Adrianna Załęska3https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6772-3956Izabela Kaźmierczyk4https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7798-7765Kacper Lenart5https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5092-8835Mateusz Górski6https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3473-132XMichał Homza7https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4651-5520Natalia Zakrzewska8https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0405-2764Szymon Bednarek9https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3189-8322Medical University of Lodz, PolandMedical University of Lodz, PolandMedical University of Gdansk, PolandMedical University of Lodz, PolandMedical University of Lodz, PolandMedical University of Lodz, PolandMedical University of Lodz, PolandMedical University of Lodz, PolandMedical University of Lodz, PolandMedical University of Lodz, Poland Cinnamon, a widely used spice, has gained attention for its therapeutic properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects. This review synthesizes current evidence on cinnamon's potential health benefits, particularly in managing metabolic, cardiovascular, dermatological, neurological, and reproductive health conditions. A systematic search of databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus was conducted using keywords such as "cinnamon," "cinnamaldehyde," "antioxidants," and "type 2 diabetes." A total of 32 studies were selected, covering preclinical studies, clinical trials, and reviews. The review focuses on bioactive compounds in cinnamon, such as cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and polyphenols, which help reduce oxidative stress, modulate immune responses, and improve metabolic parameters. Cinnamon also shows promise in promoting skin health, enhancing wound healing, and supporting reproductive health, especially in conditions like PCOS. However, most studies are based on animal models or in vitro experiments, with limited human clinical trials. More rigorous clinical research is needed to confirm cinnamon’s efficacy, safety, and appropriate dosages for long-term use. In conclusion, while preclinical data is promising, further human studies are crucial to fully establish cinnamon’s therapeutic potential. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/56834CinnamonCinnamaldehydeAntioxidantsAnti-inflammatoryNeuroprotectionSkin health |
| spellingShingle | Joanna Kulicka Mateusz Bychowski Julia Kwaśna Adrianna Załęska Izabela Kaźmierczyk Kacper Lenart Mateusz Górski Michał Homza Natalia Zakrzewska Szymon Bednarek Unlocking the Power of Cinnamon Quality in Sport Cinnamon Cinnamaldehyde Antioxidants Anti-inflammatory Neuroprotection Skin health |
| title | Unlocking the Power of Cinnamon |
| title_full | Unlocking the Power of Cinnamon |
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| title_short | Unlocking the Power of Cinnamon |
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| topic | Cinnamon Cinnamaldehyde Antioxidants Anti-inflammatory Neuroprotection Skin health |
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