Cinnamon is a common spice originating in Southeast Asia. It has been known for some time to be effective in curbing blood sugar. One of its several constituents is an oligomeric proanthocyanidin (OPC), a powerful antioxidant previously encountered in Pycnogenol. The major active constituent is cinnamon ldehyde.

Cinnamon flavoring spice and cinnamon extract have long been valued for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-clotting properties. If you sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on your oatmeal every morning because you’ve heard it’s good for you, you’re not alone.