It's another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily, episode 2596, and I'm Dr. Neal, your host of the show.

Welcome back to another Friday show where I answer your questions. On all the other days,

I read health and fitness blogs to you like an audiobook, with permission from the authors, of course.

Now, I'll let you know how you can send in your own question at the end of the show

and get a copy of our workbook for free. But for now, let's hear today's question and start

optimizing your life. Hi, Dr. Neal. I enjoy your podcast. I listen to you every morning. My question is regarding

cinnamon and turmeric. I put it in my coffee every morning, probably about a half a teaspoon to a teaspoon.

And I was wondering if this should be done every day or if there is a certain amount that should be taken.

Thank you for your podcast.

Hi, Dina. Thank you for listening and thank you so much for your kind words. Cinnamon happens to be one of my favorite flavors and turmeric is something I consume

regularly. Now, whenever I talk about cinnamon, I have to quote the great Jerry Seinfeld. People love

cinnamon.

It should be on tables at restaurants along with salt and pepper.

Anytime anyone says, oh, this is so good.

What's in it?

The answer invariably comes back.

Cinnamon.

Cinnamon.

Again and again.

I think he needs to update this and give us a quote on turmeric too.

Turmeric is not necessarily as tasty,

but maybe he could come up with something about its health benefits. Ah, one can only dream. Well,

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