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Cinnamon: Supports
Healthy Digestion, Blood Sugar & Immunity
To add to our growing new products list are Cinnamon and Cranberry
Concentrate. Here's what you should know about these highly-requested newbies.
While cinnamon is often found in less healthy sugar culprits like cookies and
pies, the spice itself possesses a plethora of health benefits.
The essential oil of cinnamon possesses powerful antioxidant and
antimicrobial properties, and has been used throughout history to stave off the
common cold and aid in digestion.
Interestingly, cinnamon acts to relieve pressure on the digestive system by
slowing the rate by which food empties from the stomach into the intestines.
This slowing effect also contributes to one of cinnamon's most recently
touted benefits: supporting healthy blood sugar levels.
Slower digestion means fewer blood sugar spikes and thus fewer insulin
surges. Cinnamon also contains hydroxychalcone, which research has shown to help
improve glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity.
Cinnamon's phytonutrients may also
help support balanced lipid metabolism, and maintain healthy levels of
LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Cinnamon also aids in healthy circulation,
which is always appreciated by a tired ticker.
Lastly, cinnamon, like its buddy cranberry, exhibits antimicrobial
properties that have shown promise with oral hygiene complaints like bad breath,
tooth decay, and gum disease.
Fast fact: When added to food, cinnamon acts as a natural
preservative by inhibiting bacteria growth and food spoilage.
The many benefits of cinnamon are still being investigated and you can count
on this kat to keep you posted as the latest research hits the press.
In the meantime, read more on our product page.
Cinnamon (500mg, 120 Capsules) $3.43
Cranberry Concentrate Supports Urinary Tract
Health & More
Cranberries have long been known for their dazzling effects on urinary tract
infections, but these tart little berries pack an antioxidant punch and more.
Here's the scoop.
Cranberries are high in vitamin C, and contain a spectrum of extremely
beneficial plant-derived phytonutrient compounds.
Cranberries contain generous amounts of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins,
highly potent bioflavonoid compounds with uniquely powerful antioxidant
capabilities.
Berry anthocyanins repair and protect cell integrity and are beneficial in
reducing age-associated oxidative stress. These polyphenol antioxidants are
under active research for benefits to cardiovascular and
immune
health. Stay tuned!
Cranberries have been known for decades to promote a healthy urinary tract.
This ability may be due to the anti-bacterial activity of certain
proanthocyanidin components that
prevent bacteria from attaching to cells in the bladder.
Given this anti-bacterial capability, cranberry products have more recently
been used in the hope of preventing H. pylori infections that can lead to
stomach ulcers or cause dental plaque.
While it's great to go to the natural source, unfortunately due to its sour,
bitter the taste, most cranberry juice contains added sugar.
The good news?
One capsule of our new Cranberry Concentrate delivers a packed punch of fresh cranberries. To read more on cranberries, visit our product
page.
Cranberry Concentrate
(420mg 12:1x, 120 Softgels)
$12.97
Health in the News
'Til next time, fair members!
Still purringly yours,
Guido
Guido Housemouser
Chief Kat and Community Manager
Our Health Co-op
4188 Westroads Drive, Unit 123
Riviera Beach, FL 33407
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