Glatter says the reason why most people can’t swallow that much cinnamon has to do with the spice blocking glands that create saliva. He explains that when you eat food and need to swallow, your saliva helps lubricate the food down your esophagus and into your digestive system.

Cinnamon contains the chemical coumarin which is moderately toxic to the liver and kidney if ingested in large amounts. The cinnamon challenge can be life-threatening or fatal.

Cinnamon has been used medicinally for thousands of years and is known for its health benefits. You would have to eat very high amounts of cinnamon powder to experience any dangerous side effects. Studies have shown that cinnamon does have an effect on blood glucose levels in those with type 2 diabetes.

People generally grind up cinnamon sticks instead of eating them, but chewing on cinnamon sticks is safe for most people. Cinnamon sticks can also be used to flavor hot tea or as a garnish.

10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Cinnamon

• Cinnamon Is High in a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties.
• Cinnamon Is Loaded With Antioxidants.
• Cinnamon Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties.
• Cinnamon May Cut the Risk of Heart Disease.
• Cinnamon Can Improve Sensitivity to the Hormone Insulin.

Before bed: Before retiring for the day, drink this magic mix to help prevent late night snacking and midnight trips to the refrigerator, which will only hamper your weight loss efforts. It will also work on your digestive system, thereby helping you get a good night’s sleep.

To coax out the color, simmer the cinnamon in a pot of water on the stove; a ratio of 1 cinnamon stick to 1 cup of water works well. (As a bonus, your kitchen will smell amazing!) Cool the liquid and use it as a concentrate to mix with cold water and ice. It’s quite good with fizzy water, too.

Ceylon cinnamon has been safely used in doses of 0.5-3 grams daily for up to 6 months. But Ceylon cinnamon is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken in larger amounts or when used long-term. Taking cinnamon oil by mouth is also POSSIBLY UNSAFE.

Since the stick does not appear to be disintegrating with each use, is it possible to reuse and reuse it? You can use it once and then reuse it 7 times. If you reuse it more than 7 times, it turns into sulfuric acid and…

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