What is Cinnamon Bark

Let’s be honest, Cinnamon isn’t just a spice, it’s a vibe. That warm, cozy scent? Instant comfort. The sweet, spicy flavor? Pure magic. But cinnamon bark isn’t just for jazzing up your latte or making your oatmeal taste like dessert. In fact, this little piece of tree bark is a wellness wonder wrapped in a swirl of deliciousness. Used for centuries in herbal medicine and now backed by modern science, Cinnamon Bark brings serious benefits to the table.

 

Health Benefits and Uses of Cinnamon Bark 

Supplementing your diet with Cinnamon Bark may offer several health benefits:

• Powerful Antioxidant: Cinnamon is loaded with polyphenols, which help protect cells from oxidative stress. In fact, in lab tests, it’s been shown to outrank garlic and oregano in antioxidant power. Antioxidants are crucial for slowing aging and reducing chronic disease risk
• Improves Heart Health: May reduce total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and triglycerides while maintaining or increasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Cinnamon also has anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning properties, which might reduce heart disease risk
• Regulates Blood Sugar: Cinnamon (rich in cinnamaldehyde) has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and may also help lower fasting blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
  
• Supports Brain Function: Some studies suggest cinnamon may boost cognitive processing and protect the brain from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
• Fights Bacteria and Fungi: The oils in cinnamon, especially cinnamaldehyde, are potent antimicrobial agents that can help fight bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella, and fungi like Candida

  

Cinnamon Bark in Shift

At Shift, we’re reimagining soda—from an unhealthy addiction to a wellness ritual. Every can is carefully crafted with functional ingredients that help you feel good and still taste great. Cinnamon Bark provided us with the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties we were looking for while complementing the taste.

 

References

Błaszczyk, N., Rosiak, A., & Kałużna-Czaplińska, J. (2021), "The Potential Role of Cinnamon in Human Health," https://doi.org/10.3390/f12050648

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Yvette Brazier, "What are the health benefits of cinnamon?" (2020), https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266069 

Mousavi SM, Rahmani J, Kord-Varkaneh H, et al (2020), "Cinnamon supplementation positively affects obesity: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials," Clinical Nutrition, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30799194/