Ceylon cinnamon: This type is also known as true cinnamon it has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death around the globe According to one review, supplementing with at least 1.5 grams (g), or about 3/4 of a teaspoon (tsp.), of cinnamon per day was able to reduce levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and blood sugar in people with metabolic disease