Cinnamon has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, the world’s most common cause of premature death.

In people with type 2 diabetes, 1 gram or about half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to have beneficial effects on blood markers.

It reduces levels of total cholesterol, “bad” LDL cholesterol  while “good” HDL cholesterol remains stable

More recently, a big review study concluded that a cinnamon dose of just 120 mg per day can have these effects. In this study, cinnamon also increased “good” HDL cholesterol levels

In animal studies, cinnamon has been shown to reduce blood pressure

When combined, all these factors may drastically cut your risk of heart disease.