Compounds in cinnamon (cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin) may prove to be helpful in preventing the development of Alzheimer's disease. However, this does not mean that we should all be adding cinnamon to our diets in large amounts or taking cinnamon supplements. Most commercial cinnamon is high in a compound called coumarin which is hard on the liver and can interfere with "blood thinning" medications.
Consumer Related Article:
Cinnamon Compound Has Potential Ability to Prevent Alzheimer's
Research Related Article:
Alzheimers Dis. 2013 Mar 26. [Epub ahead of print]
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