Title:

Oral consumption of cinnamon enhances the expression of immunity and lipid absorption genes in the small intestinal epithelium and alters the gut microbiota in normal mice

 

Objective: 

Because cinnamon is orally ingested, its biological activity is likely to influence the small intestinal epithelium and the microbiota along the intestinal tract.

 

Results: 

Cinnamon increases the expression of immunity and metabolism genes in the small intestinal epithelium. Cinnamon increases luminal IgA levels in the small intestine. Cinnamon decreases the presence of the phylum Proteobacteria in the large intestine.

 

Conclusion:

Cinnamon thus affected immunity and lipid absorption in the small intestinal epithelium and microbial composition in the intestines.



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