Here are some easy-to-read summaries of research on the learning and memory effects of cinnamon:
Spice of Life: Cinnamon Helps Boost Learning and Memory - Neuroscience News
"Reviewing a body of literature from PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus, researchers identified 40 studies that focused on the benefits of cinnamon consumption for learning and memory. Of those 40, 33 were conducted in-vivo, and 5 were conducting in-vitro. The final two were clinical studies. Most of the selected studies reported a positive effect of cinnamon consumption on learning and memory.
The researchers found, in-vivo, cinnamon and its components including cinnamic acid, eugenol, and cinnamaldehyde had a positive effect on cognitive function. From the in-vitro studies, the researchers discovered adding cinnamaldehyde or cinnamon to the cell medium increased cell viability while reducing Alzheimer?s associated Tau aggregation and amyloid-beta."
The possible effects of cinnamon on memory and learning (medicalxpress.com)
'"Most studies reported that cinnamon might be useful for preventing and reducing cognitive function impairment," the researchers wrote in their paper. "It can be used as an adjuvant in the treatment of related diseases. However, more studies need to be done on this subject."
Overall, the systematic review paper by Nakhaee, Kooshki and their colleagues suggests that cinnamon and some of its active components could have positive effects on the functioning of the human brain, boosting memory and learning. In the future, this review could inspire other teams of researchers to further examine the impact of cinnamon on the brain, which could potentially promote its use to preserve brain function and slow down cognitive impairment.'
Please note that both summary articles are summarizing the same peer-reviewed metanalysis of 40 scientific studies.
