½ teaspoon per day may lower LDL (bad) cholesterol

 cinnamon may lower blood sugar, making it beneficial for people with diabetes

 in some studies, cinnamon has been shown to stop yeast infections

 it may help reduce the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells

 it has an anti-clotting effect on blood

 when combined with honey, taken every morning before breakfast, people have had significant arthritis relief after one week

 inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage

 cinnamon can boost cognitive function and memory

 it's a great source for manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium