RE: Cinnamon - a second time ... (benefits and risks)
Nice work man!
metabolic product of cinnamon, sodium benzoate
I don't know if the amount of sodium benzoate that comes from the oxidation of cinnamic acid in the liver is going to result in concentrations greater than would be from just common exposure to that compound. Its a pretty prominently used preservative. On the bright side, Na Benzoate is an exceedingly safe compound which is easily excreted by the kidneys. This article with it's super descriptive and detailed abstract (sarcasm) reports that a 2% solution of it was given to mice with no deleterious side effects.
Side Note about Coumarin, its a really great fluorescent molecule excited by UV light and emitting blue. Very environmentally (due to hydration) sensitive and particularly useful in the study of the molecular motions of proteins.
Good question ... It may be thinkable that other components of cinnamon amplify its effect or simplify its absorption into the hippocampal neurons ... 'anyhow'? But that's pure speculation from my side.
Data or I am not convinced. :D
I am also not convinced. :) I only presented their results. We may message them for further information. :)