Polyunsaturated fats are where omega fatty acids, such as omega-3s and omega-6s, are found. There are many different kinds of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and science is still trying to understand how they all function in the body. For a list of saturated fatty acids, see here.
CASSIA CINNAMON Side Effects & Safety. Cassia cinnamon is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth in amounts commonly found in foods and when taken by mouth in medicinal doses for up to 4 months. Cassia cinnamon is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to the skin in the short-term. Cassia cinnamon is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in large amounts for a long period of time. Taking large amounts of cassia cinnamon might cause side effects in some people. Cassia cinnamon can contain large amounts of a chemical called coumarin. In people who are sensitive, coumarin might cause or worsen liver disease.
(4) 2. Cinnamon has been found to have insulin-like effects due to a bioactive compound, qualifying it as a candidate for an insulin substitute. 3. Cinnamon slows the emptying of your stomach to reduce sharp rises in blood sugar following meals, and improves the effectiveness, or sensitivity, of insulin.