Scientists agree: “Mixing coffee with cinnamon may offer major benefits”
The available findings are encouraging, although more conclusive trials are still needed.
Scientific evidence suggests that combining coffee with cinnamon may be linked to positive effects on overall well-being, with potential benefits for heart health and metabolism: “Mixing coffee with cinnamon may offer major benefits.”
Cardiologist Giovanni de la Cruz, head of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Country and La Colina clinics, explains that recent studies indicate moderate coffee consumption, about three to five cups per day, may be associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
Coffee’s composition plays a key role. “Coffee is not just caffeine. It contains more than a thousand compounds, including antioxidants and polyphenols such as chlorogenic acid, which have anti-inflammatory effects and improve blood vessel function,” the expert explains. These effects may help protect the cardiovascular system and even improve life expectancy.
A study published in the European Heart Journal found that people who drink coffee in the morning have up to a 31 percent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to those who consume it throughout the day. This may be related to the interaction between coffee, circadian rhythms, and melatonin production.
Cinnamon adds another layer. This spice, widely used in both cooking and traditional medicine, has also been studied for its health effects. Research published in PubMed Central followed patients with stage 1 hypertension for 90 days who consumed about 0.05 ounces (approximately 1,500 milligrams) of cinnamon daily. The results showed modest reductions in blood pressure, along with more notable improvements in metabolic markers. Specifically, the study reported a significant decrease in LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and an increase in HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
Complementary effects
For this reason, combining coffee and cinnamon may offer complementary benefits. Coffee primarily supports vascular health and reduces inflammation, while cinnamon appears to influence fat metabolism and blood pressure.
Despite these findings, experts urge caution, as there are no conclusive clinical studies directly examining their combined consumption.
In addition, coffee is best consumed plain or with minimal additions, avoiding highly processed preparations. As for cinnamon, the doses used in clinical studies are specific and do not always match the amounts typically added to a beverage.
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