The Claim
An aqueous extract of Ceylon cinnamon inhibits the aggregation of tau protein and prevents the formation of tau filaments in vitro, which are pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
What the research says
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A tea made from Ceylon cinnamon might stop harmful clumps of a brain protein from forming in a test tube — these clumps are linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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An aqueous extract of Ceylon cinnamon inhibits the aggregation of tau protein and prevents the formation of tau filaments in vitro, which are pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Cinnamon Extract Inhibits Tau Aggregation Associated with Alzheimer's Disease In Vitro
Scientists found that a tea-like solution made from Ceylon cinnamon stops harmful clumps of a brain protein (tau) from forming in test tubes, which is exactly what the claim says.
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