There are some spices and herbs that have a special place in Ayurveda due to their innumerable health benefits. And cinnamon is one of them. Not only is it a delicious ingredient, it’s a superfood that treats many issues including seasonal infections, weight loss, and heart disease, to name a few.
However, excessive consumption of anything (even if it is very healthy) is considered dangerous; Cinnamon can also be harmful! Cinnamon may contain exceptional nutrients, but eating it in excess may reflect its benefits, according to the medical website onlymyhealth.
How does cinnamon affect the body?
Swati Pathwal, a famous sports nutritionist and diabetes educator, explains, “Cinnamon is of two types: Sri Lankan Ceylon and Cassia bark, which is mostly found in China and India. Ceylon cinnamon, which is not toxic to the liver if consumed in the right amount (1-2 grams per day). While Cassia variety Indian: It is toxic to the liver when consumed in excessive quantities.
Conversely, Although the cassia variety is poisonous, it also helps in stabilizing blood sugars when compared to the non-toxic variety. In sum, the difference between the two types is the taste and color. The Indian Cassia variety is stronger in taste and is dark brown in color, while the Ceylon variety is dark brown in color, lighter in weight and has a low acidity.
The unhealthy side effects that can occur when eating more cinnamon are:
1 – diseases of the respiratory system
If you ever try to smell cinnamon powder, you sneeze right away. This is a powerful spice that immediately enters your body through the nose. Sneezing, coughing and shortness of breath occur when ground cinnamon is inhaled. While normal people can get relief after a while, those with asthma or other respiratory problems shouldn’t try it. It can cause them to have asthma attacks.
2- Cinnamon causes allergies
Cinnamon can trigger asthma attacks, but it can also cause many other types of allergies. Skin irritation appears after eating cinnamon in some people. This is probably because they are allergic to these spices. So it would be better not to take it.
3- Excessive intake of cinnamon can cause dizziness
Cinnamon spice tea or cinnamon bun tastes so good! There may be instances where you might want to have more of it but you shouldn’t. An overdose of cinnamon can lead to low blood sugar levels. Those whose bodies cannot handle a lot of this spice may suffer from fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, etc. This also applies to the use of cinnamon oil.
4- Digestive disorder
Have you ever felt bloated or constipated after eating cinnamon? This is because cinnamon is a powerful compound that can alter the mechanism and cause digestive problems. In the long run, it may even lead to ulcers and pancreatic cancer!
5- Mouth sores after eating a lot of cinnamon
The active ingredient in cinnamon is cinnamaldehyde, which is likely to cause mouth ulcers. Besides, tingling or irritation of the tongue is also common.
So don’t overconsume this spice as it may cause side effects.