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Sep 2020
14m 15s

Is cinnamon a super spice for blood suga...

DR TIM CROWE
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Cinnamon is a spice that has been used around the world for thousands of years. It is far more than a food accompaniment. It’s the use of cinnamon as a medicinal agent that has scientists interested because of unique compounds found in cinnamon that appear to offer some unique health benefits. In this podcast, I’ll look at those health benefits with the spot ... Show More
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