on has a number of potential health benefits. The spice may help lower blood sugar and cholesterol in people with type-2 diabetes. A 2003 study in Diabetes Care examined 60 people with type-2 diabetes. Researchers concluded that 1 gram, 3 grams or 6 grams of cinnamon daily decreased serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol levels in study subjects. Cinnamon also contains polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that can protect cells against free radical damage and prevent ca