The Claim
A proanthocyanidin trimer purified from Ceylon cinnamon extract significantly inhibits tau aggregation in vitro.
What the research says
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A specific compound found in Ceylon cinnamon stops a harmful protein clump from forming in test tubes, which might be important for brain health.
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A proanthocyanidin trimer purified from Ceylon cinnamon extract contributes significantly to its ability to inhibit tau aggregation in vitro.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Cinnamon Extract Inhibits Tau Aggregation Associated with Alzheimer's Disease In Vitro
Scientists found that a specific molecule from Ceylon cinnamon, called a proanthocyanidin trimer, stops harmful tau protein clumps from forming in test tubes — and when they removed this molecule, the cinnamon lost most of its power to stop those clumps.
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