Brain Effects Associated with Cinnamon and Peppermint

Introduction In junior high school, teachers always distribute mint and chewing gum before taking a big exam. The object behind this seems to be unclear. But through further research, they are interesting facts about mint and large red cinnamon flavored chewing gum. Peppermint is made from peppermint oil extracted from mint plant. This is why candy can exert the same effect as oil itself. It is thought that the influence on brain related to mint is related to the scent of mint rather than the intake of mint.

Studies published at the 2004 Annual General Meeting of the Chemistry Guidance Science Association show that the scent of cinnamon increases the function of the brain. In this study, scientists with cinnamon scents and chewing cinnamon-flavored gums gained higher scores in tasks related to working memory, attention processes, virtual recognition memories, and visual motor response rates. Even scent of cinnamon improves cognitive function over jasmine and mint. Cinnamon lowers blood glucose levels and helps improve insulin sensitivity. Cinnamon is also effective for suppressing the postprandial glucose response of healthy, overweight people. Cinnamon has beneficial effects on fasting and weight gain, and it also helps regulate blood glucose peaks. Cinnamon is now considered a "new thin food" because it helps lower blood glucose levels and increase insulin sensitivity.

Cinnamon has recently become super food, but do you know that it was used by humans since 2000? Cinnamon is a sweet and spicy spice derived from the endothelium of cinnamon tree. In ancient times, it was used as a perfume for medicines, beverages and foods. There are two kinds of cinnamon, cinnamon (cinnamomum cassia) and cinnamon (cinnamomum zeylanicum). Cinnamon zeylanicum is also known as Ceylon Cinnamon or 'Real Cinnamon'. The color is bright, sweet and delicate taste than Cassia. According to a recent study, ingestion of cinnamon improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels and can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Cinnamon contains phytochemicals with antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic and antioxidant properties. Cinnamon contains a compound called polyphenol hydroxy chalcone which enhances insulin activity. Catechin, on the other hand, reduces stress and increases blood sugar.