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From Ceylon Cinnamon to Ceylon Tea, Turmeric, and Ginger; herbs from Sri Lanka have long been known to have a boosting effect on our immune system. Whether made into a bitter, consumed with food or beverage and used as a spice these herbs and ingredients have been repeatedly proven to support the immune system function, and boost resistance to infection.
CEYLON GREEN TEA HEALTH BENEFITS
Celebrated as one of the healthiest drinks on Earth, Ceylon Green Tea is produced from the same leaves of Camellia sinensis, sans the oxidation and its many proven health benefits include improved brain function, fat loss, protection against cancer, and lowering the risk of heart disease.
The most beneficial ingredient in green tea is a natural antioxidant; catechin called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). EGCG is known as one of the most powerful compounds in green tea. Research has tested its ability to help treat various diseases and appears to be one of the main compounds that give green tea its medicinal properties.(2)Repetitive medical research has proven green tea to improve brain function, increase fat burning, and lower the risk of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers, in addition to helping us stay healthy and fit.
CEYLON CINNAMON HEALTH BENEFITS
Also known as Cinnamon zeylanicum, has a distinctive shape, a lighter colour, a delicate taste and properties that contribute to many health benefits including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects, which means Ceylon Cinnamon is a strong supporter of immunity.(3) Rich with cinnamaldehyde, which is responsible for most of cinnamon’s powerful effects on health and metabolism, Ceylon Cinnamon is also low in coumarin, which means it is safe for long term consumption.
Its anti-inflammatory qualities help the body reduce infections and protect cell damage while Ceylon Cinnamon also cuts the risk of heart diseases and improves sensitivity to the hormone insulin, which helps it lower blood sugar levels and has an anti-diabetic effect. (4) But most importantly Ceylon Cinnamon helps the human body fight bacterial, fungal and viral infections, which makes it one of the most delicious and healthiest spices on the Earth.
TURMERIC HEALTH BENEFITS
Mostly used in Eastern cuisines and known as the spice that gives the curries its vibrant yellow colour, turmeric is rich with compounds that carry multiple medicinal properties. Curcumin, the main compound in turmeric, has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is proven to be a strong antioxidant.
Research has proven curcumin to be a strong anti-inflammatory ingredient (8) which matches the effectiveness of strong anti-inflammatory drugs, without the side effects. It also drastically increases the capacity of the human body’s antioxidant enzymes and has the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Source: EDB Sri Lanka