Cinnamon Challenge Effects and Risks

The video discusses the cinnamon challenge, a viral internet trend where people attempt to swallow a tablespoon of cinnamon without water. It explains why this is difficult due to cinnamon's water-resistant properties and the limited saliva in the mouth. The video highlights the medical dangers, such as choking and lung damage, and mentions the increase in poison control calls related to the challenge. It concludes by advising viewers to avoid the challenge and watch others' attempts instead.

What makes the cinnamon challenge seem impossible?

• Cinnamon is too sticky.

• Cinnamon absorbs too much saliva.

• Cinnamon is too sweet.

• Cinnamon is too spicy.

Why is cinnamon difficult to mix with water?

• It is too light.

• It is waterproof.

• It is too dense.

• It dissolves too quickly.

What component in cinnamon makes it resistant to human enzymes?

• Fat

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Protein

What happens to the nervous system during the cinnamon challenge?

• It increases saliva production.

• It causes panic mode.

• It slows down breathing.

• It relaxes the body.

What is a potential consequence of inhaling cinnamon powder?

• Enhanced taste

• Lung inflammation

• Increased appetite

• Improved lung function

What chemical in cinnamon can cause liver damage in large quantities?

• Glucose

• Lactose

• Coumarin

• Fructose

How many calls did the American Association of Poison Control Centers record in 2012 regarding cinnamon?

• 51

• 100

• 139

• 200

What is the recommended alternative to attempting the cinnamon challenge?

• Mixing it with water

• Eating it with sugar

• Watching others fail at it

• Trying it with friends

What is the main reason the cinnamon challenge is considered dangerous?

• It is too sticky.

• It is too sweet.

• It can cause choking.

• It is too spicy.

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