Cinnamon is among the oldest and most commonly used of spices. It is easy to confuse cinnamon with it's close relatives, Cassia... ( See "Other Links" below for more on Cassis)... or Chinese Cinnamon, which is also available to *purchase. Most of the science relating to blood sugar, however has been *accomplished on "cinnamon", so it is best to be aware of what you are buying. Cinnamon has a long history of use, not only for culinary purposes, but also for (*)"Folk medicinal uses" including for the of digestive disorders like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting.The German Commission E has approved cinnamon for use as a digestive aid. Cinnamon is known as a good antibacterial and antioxidant which may also be a reason for it's use in foods and medicine. Cinnamon has been a favorate spice around the world for millennia, not only because if its health benefits, but also because it flavors and preserves food. Cinnamon has been in the news lately, for the discovery of its "Insulin like action and potential promise for treating Type 2 Diabetes." In addition to decreasing blood glucose levels, cinnamon also "may" be helpful for reducing triglycerides and cholestrol.
Most of the science relating to blood sugar, however has been *accomplished on "cinnamon", so it is best to be aware of what you are buying. Cinnamon has a long history of use, not only for culinary purposes, but also for (*)"Folk medicinal uses" including for the of digestive disorders like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting.
The German Commission E has approved cinnamon for use as a digestive aid.
Cinnamon is known as a good antibacterial and antioxidant which may also be a reason for it's use in foods and medicine.
Cinnamon has been a favorate spice around the world for millennia, not only because if its health benefits, but also because it flavors and preserves food. Cinnamon has been in the news lately, for the discovery of its "Insulin like action and potential promise for treating Type 2 Diabetes." In addition to decreasing blood glucose levels, cinnamon also "may" be helpful for reducing triglycerides and cholestrol.
• Blood Sugar Normalizer • Digestive Aid • Antooxidant • Antimicrobial
A well publicized 2003 study examined the effect of cinnamon on sixty (60) people with type-2 diabetes to determine how it influenced blood glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels. Participants were divided into six groups and given placebo or 1, 3, or 6 grams of powdered cinnamon bark daily for 40 days. The authors concluded that the use of cinnamon reduces serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol in people with type-2 diabetes.
Based on this study, recommendations are to take half a teaspoon daily to significantly reduce blood sugar. The authors of the study suggest adding cinnamon to the foods you normally eat, not adding high sugar and high fat foods that contain cinnamon, such as pies and cookies.
It is best to consume cinnamon in its whole food form. The dosages used clinically for reducing blood sugar in the studies mentioned above were one (1) to six (6) grams daily of dried and ground cinnamon bark. In order to supplement the diet, just a half a teaspoon daily added to the regular diet should suffice. Other forms of cinnamon, such as cinnamon tea, may not be as effective.
Although more studies are needed to confirm cinnamon's effects on blood sugar and cardiovascular health, it holds promise as a good and tasty preventive measure.
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