These days, there is a lot of information about the synergy effects of food. Among them, I find the combination of honey and cinnamon to be particularly charming^^ Recently, the incredible benefits of honey and cinnamon have become a hot topic, claiming to have absolute effects on beauty and health. While both honey and cinnamon have excellent individual benefits, when combined, they create a synergy effect that greatly enhances their effectiveness^^
Since I usually have constipation, I mix cinnamon and honey and drink it as tea occasionally, and I think it surprisingly works๐คญ๐คญ
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Relief of Constipation
The ingredient called gluconic acid found in honey helps increase Bifidobacterium bacteria. Therefore, consuming honey promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, which helps alleviate constipation.
Additionally, cinnamaldehyde, one of the aldehydes contained in cinnamon, increases moisture content in the intestines, promoting bowel movements and preventing gas buildup in the intestines. The incredible benefits of honey and cinnamon overlap in this way, resulting in a synergistic effect that enhances their efficacy.
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Besides this, if you look into the synergistic effects of honey and cinnamon,
Effective for dieting, boosts immunity, and
It is said to help prevent skin troubles, sore throat, and the flu as well^^
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How to consume honey and cinnamon and precautions
The average daily intake of cinnamon is known to be 3 grams. To avoid side effects from honey and cinnamon, please be cautious of excessive cinnamon consumption. A suitable amount is 0.1 grams per kilogram of body weight, and if a person weighing 50 kg consumes 5 grams of cinnamon daily over a long period, it could lead to liver cirrhosis.
Additionally, cinnamon strongly stimulates the uterus, so it is also recommended that pregnant women avoid consuming it.
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No matter how good the food is, excessive consumption can cause side effects, so it's important to eat in moderation. I think that's the key point ^^