This is such a simple concept, but many people may not know it, cinnamon and diabetes do go hand in hand. It has been valued for thousands years as a medicinal herb by the Chinese, Egyptians and Romans. Some of the Romans once wrote in the first century that it was worth 15 times more than silver of the same weight.

Diabetes Connection

The information on this spice is endless on how it helps type 2 diabetes, but not so much information on type 1. This ordinary spice is rich in magnesium which is essential for certain enzyme functions and the biochemical processes of the body. By adding just a half a teaspoon in your daily diet can increase your glucose metabolism to help reduce your blood sugar levels. However, some people may require more than a half a teaspoon, it depends on the person. Give it 60 days and see what it will do for you and Type 2 diabetes, you may be pleasantly surprised.

Health Benefits

- Helps with symptoms of the common cold and indigestion

- Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides

- Lowers blood sugar levels

- Helps relieve stomach ulcers

- Has an anti-clotting effect on the blood

- Reduces heart attacks, strokes, atherosclerosis and coronary disease

- Relieves irritable bowel syndrome

- Prevents damage to colon cells

- Prevents tooth decay and bad breath


It has antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting, and antioxidant properties to help your body work the way it should.

One warning, it’s not recommend eating it through pies and desserts because those are fatty foods and will cause you to gain weight. You can add it to foods you normally eat or just purchase it in capsules to get the same results.

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