5 products that may not bring the expected benefits

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The idea of ​​maintaining health through food attracts many, and the industry based on healthy lifestyles actively promotes certain products as the most useful. But what are they in reality?

Cinnamon. This spice contains an organic compound aldehyde, which is believed to have a whole range of very useful properties. In particular, cinnamon's abilities include weight loss, appetite regulation, and lowering cholesterol in diabetics. But what should you consider? The beneficial properties of cinnamaldehyde have been demonstrated in tests using the substance in very high concentrations. For cinnamon to have a real effect, it must be eaten in an amount of at least 13 grams per day, and this is not such an easy task.

Dark chocolate. Its truly useful ingredient, theobromine, helps reduce blood pressure. However, provided that the dosage is at least 1 gram per day. To do this, you will have to eat a bar – 100 grams of chocolate. On such a “diet” weight gain is almost guaranteed.