2. Cinnamon has all important antioxidants to neutralize free radicals. It even beat out superfoods like garlic and oregano in a study conducted at the The University of Hong Kong.
3. Cinnamon has been found to have anti inflammatory properties that help prevent diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, tuberculosis, periodontitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease and sinusitis.
4. Cinnamaldehyde, one of cinnamon's primary active components, may help fight various kinds of infection. Cinnamon oil, specifically, has been shown to positively treat respiratory tract infections caused by fungi, and can also slow or entirely stop the growth of certain bacterium, like Listeria and Salmonella.