Known since ancient times by the eastern peoples, the cinnamon reached the west through the Portuguese navigators, who crossed long distances to reach the Indies to obtain spices, among them the precious cinnamon.
Much appreciated in cooking for its striking flavor, cinnamon has in its favor not only the pleasant taste. Recent scientific discoveries place cinnamon on the level of healthy and functional foods, assisting in several important organic functions.
Benefits of tea: Why does cinnamon do so well?
Cinnamon can be found in stem or powder versions and from both of them it is possible to make the much appreciated tea. Dietitian and author of the blog Emagrecer Certo, Yamily Benigni, reveals that the tea version has many health benefits, the main ones being to prevent premature aging, aid weight loss and control cholesterol.
Cinnamon tea contains antioxidants that help reduce free radicals in our body and prevent premature aging, as well as being thermogenic, which assists in the metabolic increase to burn calories. Cinnamon tea also contributes to lowering bad cholesterol, called LDL, is a natural anti-inflammatory and improves circulation ?, he points out.
Athletes are a group that can benefit greatly from cinnamon in both the tea and powder versions.
Yamily also points out that there are studies that show that the consumption of spice relieve intense muscle pain thanks to nutrients such as sucrose and tannin.
Cinnamon: An Ally Against Diabetes
Recent studies have pointed to cinnamon as an important ally in regulating blood sugar levels. According to Yamily, these studies are not yet conclusive enough to allow diabetic patients to stop taking their prescribed medication.
"But studies have shown that consuming cinnamon has an important balance in regulating blood glucose levels," he says.
What is the best type and form of consumption of cinnamon?
For those who do not want to drink cinnamon tea, the expert explains that all types bring benefits to the body, but that the powder or stalk version has some properties distinct from the tea version:? The cinnamon in stalk or powder is digestive and stimulating. , contains calcium and combat tiredness, depression, colds and muscle aches ?, lists.
When it comes to ingestion, it should be noted that some people are more sensitive to dust than tea. "This could be because cinnamon powder is a little more concentrated than the stalk," says the expert.
"If the tea is made from the powder, it should not exceed 6 grams a day, that's half a teaspoon because it is more concentrated," says Yamily. The sachet version can be consumed up to two cups a day - but it is noteworthy that everything in excess has its potential risks.
What are the risks of consuming cinnamon tea?
The nutritionist reveals that tea can do badly if overtreated. The generated harm would be the hypersensitivity that could be generated by the abuse, besides allergies and irritability of the stomach walls.
"There may also be increased heart rate because it is thermogenic and in other cases needs to be avoided days before surgery because it may interfere with the function of some anticoagulant drugs," he ponders.
Pregnant women are another group that should drink cinnamon tea moderately (or not at all) as it can cause uterine contractions and threats of premature birth, according to Yamily.
Some people may still have intestinal discomfort with drinking tea, according to the expert, who says that for each particular case, medical and nutritional monitoring, which will indicate the best amount and version to be ingested is very important.
Contraindications
The nutritionist says pregnant and lactating women should avoid cinnamon tea if they are not used to it.
If the woman is already using tea, it is ideal to reduce the consumption during the referred period. Attention is due to uterine contractions that may be caused by drinking.
In the case of women with late menstrual periods, tea can be a good ally: "In addition to causing uterine contractions cinnamon also stimulates circulation," he advises.
Cinnamon tea is also contraindicated in cases of people who take blood pressure control medications or anticoagulants, since cinnamon aids circulation - or in other words, thins the blood - as the nutritionist states.
Consuming cinnamon tea in moderation can bring numerous health benefits. Consult a doctor and see what is the best version and quantity for the body and make the most of this magical food.
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