New Study Shows Cinnamon May Prevent Prostate Tumors

This popular spice has powerful medicinal properties that may help inhibit early-stage prostate disease. In addition to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, cinnamon may also ward off tumors.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Research published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research revealed cinnamon may help inhibit early-stage prostate cancer

• Rats fed cinnamon for 16 weeks before cancer was induced had reduced development of prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, a precursor of prostate cancer

• In 60% to 70% of the rats fed cinnamon…