Cinnamon!

Cinnamon is a spice condiment found in nearly everyone’s kitchen cabinet. It is so versatile in flavoring foods, beverages, candy, and personal care products. But very few of us realize the vast array of medicinal uses for cinnamon. It can be used as a natural supplement to support metabolism, the immune system, the GI tract, and more! In today’s episode, we discuss the many uses for cinnamon and its wide array of potential health benefits. Today on The Lab Report: 3:50 Cinnamon is a powerhouse! 5:05 Insulin, blood sugar, lipids, and oxidative stress 7:00 Eating cinnamon vs. supplementation 8:30 Inflammation and cancer 10:30 Where does cinnamon come from? 13:40 Cinnamon in the GI tract 17:00 Michael’s “side-project” Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected]. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.