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Health Benefits of Cinnamon, side effects & more
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Health Benefits of cinnamon.
Today, we are going to see the health benefits of cinnamon, it side effects, how to use it and some cinnamon recipes.
With its bewitching fragrance, it is surely one of the most famous spices in the world, whether in cooking or traditional medicine, especially Ayurvedic: cinnamon. It has been known since Antiquity for its beneficial effects on the body, mainly the effect of its bark.
It appears in ancient Chinese, Sanskrit and Egyptian writings, as well as in the Old Testament, mainly for its medicinal and spiritual properties, more than its flavour. Also called poor man’s insulin, it is credited with miraculous properties, others more reasonable, but in the end: what about?
What variety of cinnamon are we talking about?
As I explain in our article on how to lose weight with cinnamon, there are two varieties, which come from the bark of two very similar, but different species of trees:
- Cinnamomum Verum, known as Ceylon cinnamon, also known as real cinnamon,
- Cinnamomum aromaticum or Cinnamomum cassia, known as cinnamon from Indonesia or China, also known as false cinnamon.
Let’s be clear: to benefit from the virtues of cinnamon, the variety does not matter, they have the same effect. That said, for long term use, we still recommend Ceylon cinnamon.
Indeed, their health benefits are the same, with one exception that makes all the difference: coumarin. It is the coumarin concentration that differs in the two species.
Ceylon cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum Verum) hardly contains any, but on the other hand, Chinese cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum cassia) is rich in it.
Except that coumarin is potentially toxic to the liver because it has hepatotoxic properties. So, for long term consumption, prefer Ceylon cinnamon.
What is the composition of cinnamon?
The nutritional composition for 100g of cinnamon:
•Energy: 266 kcal (13% Recommended Daily Allowance)
•Proteins: 3.96 g (8% of the RDI)
•Carbohydrates: 36.6 g (14% of the RDI)
•Fat: 1.88 g (3% of the RDI)
•Saturated fatty acid: 0.507 g
•Monounsaturated fatty acid: 0.369 g
•Polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega 3, 6 and 9): 0.228 g
•Fiber: 43.5 g (174% of the RDI)
•Minerals :
•Magnesium: 60 mg (16% of the RDI)
•Phosphorus: 63 mg (9% of the RDI)
•Potassium: 454 mg (23% of the RDI)
•Calcium: 1080 mg (135% of the RDI)
•Manganese: 17.5 mg (875% of the RDI)
•Iron: 18.2 mg (130% of the RDI)
•Copper: 0.339 mg (34% of the RDI)
•Zinc: 1.89 mg (19% of the RDI)
•Selenium: 3.1 µg (6% of the RDI)
Vitamins :
•Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene): 134 µg (17% of the RDI)
•Vitamin E (tocopherol): 1.16 mg (10% of the RDI)
•Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 11.9 mg (15% of the RDI)
•Vitamin B1 (thiamine): 0.0413 mg (4% of the RDI)
•Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.074 mg (5% of the RDI)
•Vitamin B3 (PP niacin): 1.32 mg (8% of the RDI)
•Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 0.358 mg (6% of the RDI)
•Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): 0.189 mg (14% of the RDI)
•Vitamin B9 (folic acid): 38 µg (19% of the RDI)
Cinnamon is remarkable for its dietary fibre content and its antioxidant action. It is indeed one of the most antioxidant foods there is, 4th in the ranking of the most antioxidant foods, in particular by its content of Proanthocyanidins and Cinnamaldehyde.
These antioxidants protect the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals and help prevent diseases associated with ageing.
For information, the TAC index for 2 g of cinnamon, which measures the antioxidant action, is 5 351 μmol, which is remarkable.
What are the health benefits of cinnamon?
Cinnamon mainly has antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is mainly used to stimulate the immune system, relieve digestive problems and naturally treat type 2 diabetes.
1. Action on the immune system
Cinnamon is ideal for treating all the ailments of winter: colds, coughs, flu and other viruses. Indeed, by its antioxidant properties, its high content of minerals and vitamins, it strengthens the immune system, has antiviral and antimicrobial properties.
How to make a remedy? Boil the equivalent of a cup of water, once boiling, stop the heating and put a heaped teaspoon of ground cinnamon to infuse for 5 minutes, covered.
For an even more effective remedy, add a dash of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of powdered ginger, and sweeten with a little honey. Indeed, the combination of cinnamon, honey and lemon is one of the most beneficial combinations from a health point of view.
2. Action on the digestive system
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-virus, anti-parasitic and antiseptic properties. It is, therefore, a portion of food that makes it possible to prevent, and even treat, infections and inflammations of the intestinal flora. Also, it stimulates gastric secretions.
Thus, cinnamon is ideal for calming heartburn, fighting against digestion problems and intestinal ailments (bloating, diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, stomach upsets, etc.).
Regarding viral or bacterial diarrhoea, cinnamon is very effective, see cinnamon against diarrhoea, particularly thanks to its powerful broad-spectrum antibacterial action.
How to make a remedy? Boil the equivalent of a cup of water, once boiling, stop the heating and put a heaped teaspoon of ground cinnamon to infuse for 5 minutes, covered. Sweeten with a little honey and drink after each meal.
3. Action against diabetes and cholesterol
It is certainly one of the most widespread uses of cinnamon, its effect on blood sugar and the level of “bad” cholesterol, used in Chinese and Indian medicine as part of the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
We have devoted a full article on the action of cinnamon on diabetes and cholesterol.
4. Anti-stress action
Cinnamon has relaxing properties, and with its sweet flavour, it is said to be comforting. Thus, it is advisable to consume it in cases of stress and anxiety to help calm down.
How to do? Boil the equivalent of a cup of water, once boiling, stop the heating and put a heaped teaspoon of ground cinnamon to infuse for 5 minutes, covered. Sweeten with a little honey.
5. Action on weight
Between its warming virtues, its digestive properties, its effect on blood sugar, and its appetite suppressant action, cinnamon is one of the spices most used in the context of a diet.
We have dedicated an article on how to use cinnamon in a diet, check it out to find out in detail why and how to use it.
6. Action on degenerative diseases and the brain
It is one of the most antioxidant foods there is, which would give cinnamon a preventive effect on certain degenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease.
It would be beneficial for the brain in general, it would increase the level of sodium benzoate in the brain, which makes it possible to repair and even create neurons, would stimulate brain activity, help eliminate nervous tension. All this makes cinnamon a stimulant of cognitive functions.
How to do? Put cinnamon on the menu, get into the habit of consuming it regularly in food.
7. Effect on headaches and migraine
It would be the warming virtues of cinnamon that would eliminate headaches and migraines due to exposure to the cold.
How to do? Mix cinnamon powder with water to form a paste, apply a thin layer on the forehead for 10-15 min.
8. Action on cancer
Many studies are being carried out on the effect of cinnamon on cancer, in particular thanks to the antioxidant effect of the spice. A study published by researchers from the US Department of Agriculture in Maryland, concludes that cinnamon reduces the proliferation of cancer cells in leukaemia and lymphoma.
This is by no means a cure, but a beneficial food.
9. Action against hair loss
Cinnamon is also used in cosmetics, in particular, to fight against the hair by strengthening the scale of the hair, thus reducing their fragility and therefore their loss. It also stimulates hair regrowth.
Incidentally, cinnamon is used to lighten the hair. Indeed, it contains an enzyme, natural peroxidase, which helps naturally lighten the hair. Your hair will take on a shade lighter than your natural shade, regardless of your hair colour. You will never go from brunette to blonde, but be sure to get an amazing result!
On top of all this, your hair will be nourished, shiny and radiant with beauty!
How to do? We have dedicated an article on cinnamon for hair in which you will find the appropriate recipe.
10. Effect on the skin
With its antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, cinnamon helps prevent and treat acne, reduce pores, and have healthy, clean, and smooth skin.
How to do? Prepare a mask with 3 teaspoons of honey, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 of nutmeg powder. Apply hot water to the face to open the pores, apply the mask to the face and leave on for about 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and moisturize. To be done once a week.
11. Action on states of fatigue
Cinnamon is a stimulant that helps fight against fatigue. Also, its action on blood sugar stabilizes the sugar level in the blood, avoiding blood sugar spikes, it helps to avoid slumps during the day.
How to do? Consume cinnamon in all its forms, but if you feel tired, chew on a cinnamon stick to keep you awake. You can also add cinnamon to your coffee, a good way to consume cinnamon to fight against temporary tiredness.
12. Action on bad breath and oral health
One of the traditional uses of cinnamon is to treat toothache and act against bad breath. It is also found in many kinds of toothpaste.
With its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-parasitic and antiseptic properties, cinnamon helps to fight against all mouth aches: canker sores, gingivitis, pain, etc.
How to do? In traditional use, pieces of cinnamon are applied directly to the painful areas to calm the pain. Otherwise, a mixture of a teaspoon of cinnamon and a glass of water, can be used as a mouthwash and gargle against bad breath.
13. Action on the urge to smoke
Among its benefits, cinnamon is recognized as comforting. It has a relaxing, anti-stress and anti-anxiety action, appreciable effects for people who wish to quit smoking, who almost all find themselves in a fairly advanced state of irritability.
Plus, the naturally sweet flavour of cinnamon calms the compulsive cravings that often accompany quitting.
properties of cinnamon are however well known. Indeed, it has warming virtues that are often associated with a rise in libido. Also, it would stimulate the secretion of hormones.
15. Effect on breastfeeding
Cinnamon is a galactogenic spice, that is to say, it helps stimulate the secretion of breast milk in breastfeeding women.
16. Action against muscle pain
Cinnamon has relaxing and anti-inflammatory properties, so you can relieve sore muscles by massaging the painful area with a cinnamon-based preparation.
How to do? Mix a teaspoon of cinnamon powder with a tablespoon of honey and 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water. Use it as a massage oil.
Some beneficial associations
Here are the beneficial associations for:
Improve digestion: aloe vera, or turmeric, or star anise, ginger, mint.
Stimulate the immune system: lapacho, or nigella, or black garlic, or maca, etc.
Anti-fatigue stimulant: nettle leaves, or guarana, or powdered baobab, etc.
bad breath and oral health: cloves, or fennel, or cardamom, etc.
Help against stress: vanilla, or valerian, etc.
How to consume cinnamon?
Even if it is advisable to heat cinnamon to take advantage of its virtues, the important thing is to consume it regularly, whatever the way: in cooking, in infusion, with honey or even in the external application.
In the kitchen
Cinnamon is widely used in cooking, whether in salty or sweet cooking. In the West, whether in Europe and North America, it is mostly cooked in sweet dishes, while in the Maghreb and the East, it is used in savoury dishes.
For ideas, check out our cinnamon-based recipes.
Keep in mind, however, that in salty cooking, it is preferable to add the cinnamon powder at the end of cooking, because its sweet flavour will “caramelize” and bring bitterness to the dish. If you are using cinnamon sticks, you can use it anytime.
In infusion
My favourite use is the fastest and probably the most effective, especially if you want to combine cinnamon with other ingredients.
Boil the equivalent of a cup of water, once boiling, stop the heating and put a heaped teaspoon of ground cinnamon, or between 3 and 5 g of sticks, to infuse for 5 minutes, covered. You can add ingredients of your choice to this infusion.
It is also possible to infuse cinnamon in milk to prepare good cinnamon milk, a simple, delicious recipe, and a good way to enjoy the benefits of cinnamon while feasting.
In external application
Whether it is for the skin, for the hair, or in massage, we can use cinnamon externally, there are many ways to do this, for example:
Mix ground cinnamon with a little water until you obtain a cinnamon paste that you will apply to the area to be treated, for example on damp hair for at least 5 hours, or on the skin for 15 minutes, before rinse thoroughly
Mix a tablespoon of ground cinnamon with 4 tablespoons of honey and a tablespoon of argan oil. Apply to skin or hair
For hair, you can add cinnamon powder to your conditioner before applying it
Cinnamon associated with honey
This is one of the most beautiful associations there is, both for taste and virtues for health.
We have devoted an article dedicated to the recipe and the virtues of honey with cinnamon, consult it to find out more.
As a replacement for sugar
Use cinnamon powder to sweeten your teas, infusions, coffees, white cheeses, yoghurts, in short: all your sweet preparations. If you’re not completely replacing sugar, adding cinnamon will at least reduce the amount of sugar.
Cinnamon to breathe
This is a tip for dieters who suffer from sweet cravings. Indeed, it is enough to smell the cinnamon for it to have an appetite suppressant effect, in any case on the sweet desires.
In a spice jar, put a vanilla bean, a little citrus zest (orange, grapefruit, etc.), and of course, cinnamon, ideally crushed. If you have a craving, inhale the mixture for a good minute.
In capsules or essential oils
There are capsules and essential oil of cinnamon if you want to take advantage of the properties of cinnamon as well, refer to the instructions for use.
Contraindications and side effects of Cinnamon
As already specified, if you opt for Chinese cinnamon, in high doses, it will be toxic for the liver, unlike the Ceylon cinnamon that we recommend.
Consult the dangers and side effects of cinnamon to learn more about the contraindications associated with consuming cinnamon.
As a precautionary principle, cinnamon is not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, babies under 6 months (see cinnamon and children ) and people with hypertension or with high blood pressure values.
At high doses, and in prolonged external use, cinnamon can be dermocaustic and can therefore cause burns. It is also strongly advised not to use it on sensitive parts of the skin, such as the lips.
Still in overdose, cinnamon can cause nausea, headaches, and heart palpitations.
Cinnamon contains coumarin, a blood thinner, taking cinnamon and another blood thinner, natural or medicated, is dangerous. Similarly, cinnamon should not be taken in parallel with a drug prescribed for cardiovascular disease, to stabilize diabetes, or against ulcers.
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Discover the 15 shocking health benefits of coriander leaves
There are many health benefits of coriander leaves that you can get which are very helpful as disease prevention and natural treatment method.
Besides, it is very easy to consume these coriander leaves, since you can combine them with other spices when you prepare your food.
Here are several health benefits of coriander leaves that you can get by consuming them in your diet.
1.- Antibiotic
The first health benefits of coriander leaves that you can get are for the antibiotic effect.
Especially when it is used as a treatment for digestive problems, for example, diarrhea that causes pathogens, so they need some antibiotics to cure it.
The reason is that within this plant there are borneol chemicals that can treat various health symptoms such as measles, gastric inflammation, hemorrhoids, flu, vertigo, high blood pressure, vomiting, breast inflammation, and even impotence.
2.- Antioxidant
Many studies are done to show the effectiveness of coriander leaves as an antioxidant.
Among the benefits of coriander leaves, there are antioxidant substances such as chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid, capable of fighting free radicals that cause skin oxidation.
Therefore, if you consume these coriander leaves as part of your daily intake, you will be able to protect your skin from wrinkles due to that free radical.
It turns out that the health benefits of coriander leaves are also usable for cancer.
Especially since there are many types of antioxidants within these leaves that can prevent cancer, such as Vit E, Vit C, caffeic acid, beta carotene, ferulic, kaempferol, and quercetin.
These substances are especially effective in reducing oxidative stress that can cause cancer.
Therefore, if you want to reduce your chances of developing cancer, then you may want to consume coriander leaves regularly.
4.- Inflammation
Among the benefits of coriander leaves, there is one of the most important essential oils is cineole.
Also, within these leaves, there is a component of linoleate acid.
Those two substances are great, especially for protecting you from various problems, like rheumatism and arthritis.
This is also suitable to be used as a treatment for inflammation, especially that which occurs on the skin.
Within these leaves is also atsiri oil, which is especially useful when used against infections caused by bacteria and fungi.
Because there is a lot of substance available within the leaves, it can be used as an antifungal, antiseptic, and disinfectant.
The antioxidant within these leaves is very powerful, so you can even use it to treat eczema and other skin problems.
5.- Heart
The health benefits of coriander leaves are also helpful for those experiencing any problems with their heart condition.
For those who have hypertension, try to consume this because it can lower your blood pressure effectively.
Especially since the calcium and cholinergic ion within these leaves are exceptionally effective in reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, which also includes heart attack and stroke.
The essential oil within these leaves will also make your heart work better.
6.- Diarrhea
Inside the leaves are several essential oils that can make your digestion system work better, such as linalool and borneol. They can make your stomach work better.
Furthermore, you can even use the leaves to cure various digestion system problems such as diarrhea.
The reason is that within the leaves is a helpful substance that can treat diarrhea symptoms such as beta phellandrene, cineole, limonene, borneol, and alpha-pinene.
These substances are known for their antibacterial properties so they can cure the symptoms of diarrhea.
You can also consume coriander leaves when you want to vomit or nausea to relieve symptoms.
7.- Cholesterol
Cholesterol is very bad, as it can cause many types of diseases when not properly treated, such as a heart attack, diabetes, stroke, and many others.
So, if you want to lower the level of available cholesterol in your blood, try consuming these coriander leaves.
The leaves that contain potassium and sodium will be able to reduce them effectively as one of the health benefits of coriander leaves.
Other types of acidic substances that are known to effectively lower the level of available cholesterol within your blood are also available within these leaves, such as linoleate acid, palmitate acid, oleate acid, askorbat acid, as well as stearate acid.
Those substances within the leaves can reduce cholesterol buildup within the vein and artery wall. What’s more,
8.- Iron
These coriander leaves are also known as a good source of iron which is very helpful for many kinds of functions in your body.
First, it is used to make your bone healthy. It is also important in the formation of hemoglobin within your blood, as it will be used to carry oxygen throughout the body.
That is why; If you lack this iron nutrient, your heart beats too fast, you will feel great fatigue and various problems in your respiratory system.
It is also an important nutrient that can prevent anemia from happening to you.
9.- Eyes
As you know, the health benefits of coriander leaves are also very useful for your eyes.
Especially because within these leaves there is a beta carotene substance which is a form of Vit A.
Vitamin A is necessary for your eyes to become healthier and maintain their condition.
Additionally, the antioxidant within the leaves can prevent various eye problems such as cataracts and even macular degeneration.
Health benefits of coriander leaves
10.- Mouth ulcer
Within the leaves, you can also find citronellol, which is a very effective antiseptic.
That is why; you can use it effectively to treat mouth ulcers as it can make the healing process faster and also make your breath feel fresh afterward.
That could be why you may find coriander leaves used as an ingredient in toothpaste.
In the old days, when there was no toothpaste, the leaves were used to eliminate bad breath.
11.- Detoxification
Detoxification is a very important thing because the heavy metal inside your body can cause many kinds of problems in the future, such as autism, dementia, and infertility.
But don’t worry, as the health benefits of coriander leaves can also be used for the detox process.
These sheets are exceptionally effective when used to remove heavy metals that are very dangerous to your body, such as aluminum and even mercury.
12.- Insomnia
There is a time when you can’t sleep even though you don’t really think about anything and aren’t even stressed during the day.
Even though your body is already tired, sometimes you still have trouble sleeping properly.
The reason could be because the chemical composition within your body is an imbalance that makes your body unable to function properly.
This will stiffen your nerves so you will have trouble falling asleep.
When that happens, you may want to try the consumption of coriander leaves, as inside you can find phytonutrients and other substances capable of balancing the chemical composition of the body.
After the chemical composition within your body balances, your nerves will relax and you can easily fall asleep.
13.- Urolithiasis
Other health benefits of coriander leave that you can get come from the natural diuretic properties that this leaf has.
Due to these properties, the consumption of these coriander leaves will be able to promote urine production.
Hence, this sheet is also very effective when used to prevent urolithiasis from occurring.
Also, these leaves that have detoxification properties will detoxify your kidney.
This may reduce the risk of developing kidney stones in the future.
That is why; it is very good for you to consume this coriander regularly.
14.- Diabetes
You should know that by consuming coriander leaves, you will be able to activate your endocrine gland to work.
Furthermore, it will also cause the pancreas to produce more insulin, thereby increasing the level of insulin within the blood.
This insulin will be able to effectively dissolve the sugar in the blood, thus lowering the blood sugar level.
This is an exceptionally important process, especially for you, who have diabetes, so your blood sugar level will decrease by consuming these leaves.
Also, even when you do not have diabetes, consuming coriander leaves may reduce your risk of diabetes.
It can also make your body metabolize sugar better.
Therefore, it is still good for everyone to consume these coriander leaves regularly
15.- Vitamin K
You should know that within these leaves, you can also find vitamin K which has many health benefits from coriander leaves.
If you lack this nutrient, then your body will not be able to process blood clotting because the blood thickening process will be favored with the use of this vitamin K.
Therefore, if you do not get enough vitamin K within your body, then you will keep bleeding every time you get hurt, which will be very dangerous for your life.
Those are several health benefits of coriander leaves that you can get and are exceptionally helpful for treating and even preventing various diseases.
Within these leaves are a large number of essential oils that you can find that also have several useful properties for your health.
You can use these leaves as a natural treatment for various symptoms because the properties these leaves contain are very powerful in treating various diseases.
But it is not only useful as a treatment, this is also useful as prevention of those diseases in the first place.
That is why; The best thing for you is that you can consume these leaves regularly as it is often used as food.
But you should know that some of you might develop allergies after consuming these leaves.
Especially those who often experience allergies to spices so you need to know if you have an allergy when consuming coriander leaves or not.
If you have an allergy, you will also experience irritation to your skin.
So, try taking a little to see the effect before consuming it directly.
Discover the 16 Benefits of Taurine and side effects.
Taurine is a semi-essential organic compound. Although scientists have known it for more than two centuries; The health benefits of taurine have recently become clear.
A diet rich in taurine can protect the body and promote longevity.
Taurine supplements are non-toxic, cheap, and freely available. Read on to understand why you should consider taurine supplementation and not believe its bad reputation.
Benefits of Taurine
Taurine supplements are recommended for some people, depending on their specific health goals and medical conditions, but it’s important to understand the details of dosage and potential effects.
The most impressive taurine benefits include the following:
•Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
•Improving athletic performance
•Preventing heart disease
•Reducing the risk of diabetes
•Weightloss
•Preventing metabolic syndrome
•Reduce periodontal disease
•Improving muscle growth
1.- Antioxidants
Tissues exposed to oxidative damage have particularly high concentrations of taurine. Like other antioxidants, taurine benefits by directly and indirectly removing harmful oxidants to minimize tissue damage.
Through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, taurine can protect our bodies from unnecessary cell death and tissue damage.
2.- Reduce inflammation
The antioxidant action of taurine benefits produces taurine chloramine (Taul) and bromine (TauBr), which also have anti-inflammatory properties.
Taurine supplementation enhances the formation of TauCl and TauBr in the body and may be effective in treating inflammatory conditions.
Taurine is very effective in treating acute inflammation (caused by infection, irritants, damaged cells, or cancer). However, its role in the progression of inflammatory diseases (such as arthritis) is less clear.
Decreased Taul generation in the body can worsen inflammation-related joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.
Taul injections improved arthritis symptoms in various experimental animal models.
The gene for the taurine transporter (TauT) has also been linked to the inflammatory response.
3.- Fight infections
The antimicrobial effects of taurine benefits in the body come from taurine chloramine (Taul) and taurine bromine (TauBr) formation.
Taul and TauBr are capable of killing a wide spectrum of bacteria, fungi (yeasts and molds), viruses, and parasites.
Both Taul and TauBr are promising treatments for infections such as chronic sinusitis, otitis media (swimmer’s ear), acne vulgaris, and gum disease.
Taul and TauBr break down quickly in our bodies and are only effective if used topically, not supplemented. However, taurine supplementation can increase the production of these compounds in our bodies.
Taurine’s role as an antioxidant is also important for the protection of the cells of our immune system.
Taurolidine, another taurine derivative, is commonly used in Europe and the US to help treat various infections.
The white blood cells (neutrophils) of rats supplemented with taurine have an increased ability to destroy invading bacteria.
4.-Help fight cancer
Taurolidine, a taurine derivative that is converted to taurine within the body, increased cancer survival rates in animal models; it also blocked the growth of colorectal cancer in rats.
Cancer patients have reduced levels of taurine. Surgery and chemotherapy further lower taurine levels and can reduce taurine in cancer patients. Therefore, taurine supplementation can be very beneficial for cancer patients.
5.-Treat diabetes
Antioxidants, such as taurine, are low in diabetic individuals. This increases the risk of oxidative damage; diabetes decreases the body’s ability to absorb taurine.
Diabetic complications, such as heart, kidney, and nerve damage, can be attributed to high oxidative damage as a result of low taurine levels.
In a study of 39 types 1 diabetic patient, oral supplementation with 500 mg of taurine three times daily for 3 months restored blood taurine levels. Taurine supplementation also prevented blood cells from clotting, lowering the risk of a heart attack.
In rats, taurine also lowers blood glucose by interacting with insulin receptors on cells.
The role of taurine benefits in protecting the kidneys from damage in diabetes is well documented in animal models and human cells.
One and a half grams of taurine daily for two weeks improved early cardiac abnormalities in a study (DB-RCT) of nine types of diabetic patients.
6.-Protects the heart
Cells of the heart and blood vessels contain the taurine transporter, suggesting that the benefits of taurine are important for heart function.
Heart disease induced by taurine-deficient diet in various animal studies.
The risk of chronic heart disease is lower in individuals with a high urinary production of taurine.
In a study of 22 healthy middle-aged women, 3 g of taurine supplements daily for 4 weeks lowered homocysteine levels. Since homocysteine correlates with heart disease, taurine may help prevent heart attacks or high cholesterol.
Taurine can also prevent abnormal heartbeats (AFib)
Taurine supplementation is effective in treating the hardening and narrowing of blood arteries in animals.
Although more research is needed, the positive effects of taurine’s benefits on the heart are thought to:
•Improves fat profile
•Helps control calcium ion uptake and thus cell excitation
•Acts as an antioxidant
•Prevents contraction of blood vessels
7.- Prevents hypertension
Taurine can increase the production of endorphins by the brain (hypothalamus). This calms the brain’s fight or flight response, which is overactive during stress, and lowers blood pressure.
Low levels of taurine are associated with increased blood pressure.
Oral taurine supplementation is potentially a very safe and convenient regimen for the control of high blood pressure.
Consumption of 3g of taurine per day for 2 months in hypertensive patients reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
It also plays a protective role in the heart and kidneys in rats with hypertension.
8.- Reduces cholesterol
Taurine supplementation can improve bile secretion and activity and improve the body’s breakdown of cholesterol.
It is also essential for the formation of bile salts and as such plays an important role in the absorption and breakdown of fats and cholesterol.
Additionally, taurine can lower blood and liver cholesterol levels in animals fed a high-fat diet.
9.-Protects the liver
Taurine supplementation in the diet at doses greater than 500 mg daily for 3 months reduced liver injury in 24 patients with chronic hepatitis.
In rats, dietary taurine protected their livers from damage related to heavy metals and oxidized fat.
Taurine availability in the body is low in various forms of liver cirrhosis. In 35 patients with liver cirrhosis, daily taurine supplementation increased taurine levels and also reduced painful muscle cramps that are associated with cirrhosis.
In animal models, taurine is effective in preventing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It reduced oxidative stress, cell death, and fat accumulation in the liver.
Taurine supplementation also prevented alcoholic fatty liver disease in animals by decreasing alcohol-induced oxidative stress and inflammation. It also increased the production of proteins associated with the breakdown of fats in the liver.
Animal studies suggest that taurine prevents long-term liver damage and helps liver cells recover more quickly from fatty and alcoholic liver disease.
10.- Parkinson’s disease
Research has shown that when people have adequate or high levels of taurine in their system, neuronal cell regrowth is possible, which may help reverse or mitigate the effects of certain neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease.
11.- Weight loss
Lowering fat levels in the bloodstream and helping the body deal with excess blood glucose are two of the best benefits of taurine; therefore, they can help optimize the process of weight loss and fat burning.
12.- Athletic performance
This organic compound has become a very popular training supplement as it is known to allow muscles to work longer, safer, and more efficiently, which means your workouts will have better results and your recovery time will be faster. shorter.
13.- Immune function
Having adequate levels of taurine in your body can help your immune system regulate its actions, meaning your body is less likely to experience allergic reactions and other unnecessary energy expenditure.
14.- Muscle development
Taurine benefits are known to aid in skeletal muscle differentiation, and later in life, having adequate levels can help you grow and strengthen your muscles more effectively, making it a popular additive for bodybuilders and powerlifters. dumbbells.
15.- Protects vision
Taurine benefits protect retinal cells from damage caused by oxidants and bright light; In a study (DB-CT) of 62 patients, a combination of taurine, diltiazem, and vitamin E helped decrease vision loss by protecting against oxidative damage.
Low levels of taurine are associated with cataract formation in humans.
In cats, taurine deprivation causes vision loss.
In rats, the antiepileptic drug Vigabatrin depletes retinal taurine. As a result, prolonged use of this drug can lead to irreversible vision loss.
16.- It is good for lung health
The antioxidant activity benefits of taurine can protect the lungs from damage caused by exposure to toxins such as cigarette smoke.
Taurine-fed hamsters can resist lung damage caused by exposure to air pollutants.
Maintenance of tissue taurine levels is critical for the prevention of oxidant-induced lung injury in rats.
In sheep, the taurine-derived taurolidine (which is converted to taurine in the body) prevents lung damage caused by bacterial toxins.
Frequently asked questions about the benefits of taurine
-What is taurine?
Taurine (L-taurine or 2-aminoethane sulfonic acid) is a sulfur-containing amino acid.
Mammals have taurine in almost all tissues, but the heart, brain, retina, platelets, and glands contain particularly high amounts.
Taurine plays a crucial role in the development and protection of cells within mammals; controls multiple important biological processes in the body.
In this sense, taurine could be more easily compared to sodium or calcium ions than to a drug that targets a specific receptor in our body.
Humans are capable of producing taurine, but not in sufficient quantities. Therefore, taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid for humans; Some conditions in which patients may be deficient in taurine include premature infants, newborns, and patients with chronic liver, heart, and kidney disease.
This supplement is also an osmolyte. This means that it controls the entry and exit of water in the cells and prevents them from changing the cell too much; It interacts with fats in cell membranes and stabilizes them, preventing structural changes in the cell.
Despite the impressive range of positive effects that taurine has on the body, its exact mechanisms of action remain largely unknown.
-How does the body produce taurine?
Taurine is synthesized in the body from the only other two sulfur-containing amino acids, methionine and cysteine.
Taurine synthesis occurs primarily in the liver, with the help of the enzyme cysteine sulfinic acid and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).
Other cells in our body can absorb taurine from the blood thanks to the special taurine transporter molecule (TauT) found in cell membranes.
Taurine is an essential nutrient for newborns as they are not yet able to synthesize or retain taurine within their bodies. Breast milk contains the full taurine requirement for infants, as does modern infant formula.
-How does the body eliminate taurine?
Taurine leaves the body as part of the bile or urine.
The kidneys can increase or decrease taurine excretion depending on the dietary availability of taurine. High amounts of taurine in urine indicate high dietary intake.
Taurine carrier molecules in the kidneys use energy to reabsorb and retain taurine in the body.
People with compromised kidney function or defective taurine transporters may not be able to retain sufficient amounts of taurine.
Taurine Side Effects
Taurine remains one of the most important organic compounds within the body, but there are some potential side effects when consuming too much, such as pregnancy complications and worsening of certain nervous system disorders.
Bipolar Disorder: Studies have found that regular or prolonged use of this compound can worsen the symptoms of bipolar disorder, although, in moderate amounts, it may have a mitigating effect on this condition.
Pregnancy: Some of the more popular taurine supplements also contain other active ingredients, including caffeine, that may pose a risk to pregnant or lactating women, so these individuals should avoid the use of this non-essential amino acid.
Dosage
Up to 3 g of supplemental taurine per day is safe for consumption in adults. There is strong evidence that there are no side effects at doses up to and below this value. Scientists do not recommend a dose greater than 3 g per day.
Relatively high amounts of taurine are safe for consumption because any excess can be passed harmlessly through urine.
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