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Cinnamon and Chronic Diseases.

Mitra Hariri¹, Reza Ghiasvand²

¹Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology

|October 25, 2016

Summary

Cinnamon, a popular spice, offers numerous health benefits due to its rich nutrient and polyphenol content. Further research is needed to confirm its efficacy against various diseases like cancer and neurological disorders.

Keywords:

Chronic disease Cinnamaldehyde Cinnamate Cinnamic acid Cinnamon

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Area of Science:

Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
Nutritional Science
Traditional Medicine

Background:

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Cinnamomum cassia) is a widely used spice from the Lauraceae family.
It is a rich source of manganese, iron, dietary fiber, and calcium.
Cinnamon contains beneficial compounds like cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and polyphenols.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the diverse health properties of cinnamon.
To highlight its potential therapeutic applications.
To identify areas requiring further clinical investigation.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing scientific reports and trials.
Analysis of cinnamon's chemical composition and reported effects.
Synthesis of evidence regarding cinnamon's role in various health conditions.

Main Results:

Cinnamon exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties.
Studies suggest potential benefits for Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, arthritis, and arteriosclerosis.
Various forms of cinnamon (bark, essential oils, powder, phenolic compounds) possess distinct therapeutic potentials.

Conclusions:

Cinnamon possesses significant therapeutic potential attributed to its rich phytochemical profile.
Existing research supports its use in managing certain chronic conditions.
Further clinical trials are essential to validate its efficacy in treating cancer, inflammatory, cardioprotective, and neurological disorders.