Why We’re All Adding Cinnamon to Everything

From cozy lattes to protein smoothies, cinnamon has fully earned its place in the wellness world. But beyond the comforting scent and nostalgic flavor, there’s something more powerful hiding in this spice: a natural way to support your body’s inflammatory response — and science is catching up.

A recent study explored the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Ceylon Cinnamon after it goes through digestion. Why does this matter? Because it mimics how your body actually absorbs and responds to cinnamon when you eat it. And here’s the really exciting part: even after digestion, cinnamon continues to show up for your gut and overall wellness.

Cinnamon, Your Anti-Inflammatory Ally

Researchers found that cinnamon bark extract — even after simulated digestion — helps the body fight oxidative stress (think: inflammation triggers) and still maintains a significant amount of its active compounds like cinnamic acid. These compounds help boost your body’s natural antioxidant enzymes like catalase and glutathione peroxidase — your internal clean-up crew.

And yes, while digestion naturally lowers some polyphenol levels (especially tannins), cinnamon's core benefits remain active. The study even confirmed that digested cinnamon extract helps reduce inflammatory markers in cells that mimic the intestinal barrier. In plain English? Cinnamon is still doing its job where it matters most — inside your gut.

What This Means for Your Daily Ritual

Whether you’re sprinkling it on oats or blending it into your afternoon smoothie, cinnamon doesn’t just elevate the flavor — it’s also quietly supporting your body’s healthy inflammatory response, antioxidant defense, and even gut harmony.

We love using real organic ceylon cinnamon bark because of its higher-quality polyphenol profile, and now we have science to back what our bodies already know — cinnamon makes us feel good, from the inside out.