Cinnamon is used by many to bake cakes and cook savory dishes, extracted from the inner bark of cinnamon trees found in the Himalayas and other mountainous regions, as well as in the rainforests and other forests of southern China, India and Southeast Asia. In addition to the unique taste of cinnamon, it has several beneficial properties.
The Medical Express website published that cinnamon can have additional beneficial properties for human health, as studies show that cinnamon has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, and can also strengthen the immune system. Results of scientific studies carried out have also shown that cinnamon’s bioactive compounds can improve brain function – especially memory and learning, but these results have not yet been proven with certainty.
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A team of international medical science researchers recently reviewed several previous studies that investigated the effects of cinnamon on cognitive function. The results of their analyzes highlight the potential value of cinnamon in preventing or reducing memory or learning disabilities.
The positive effect of cinnamon and its ingredients
Most of the systematically reviewed studies suggested that cinnamon can have a positive effect on both memory and cognitive function. According to the researchers, the results of the study showed that using cinnamon or its components, such as eugenol, cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid, can lead to a positive change in cognitive function. Moreover, it can be used as an adjunct in the treatment of related diseases. However, it is necessary to carry out further studies on this topic.