Cinnamon is a spice commonly used in desserts and savory dishes. It is well know for it’s sweet and pungent taste and scent that reminds people of apple pie and cinnamon buns.
The active ingredients in Cinnamon include terpenoids such as eugenol and cinnamaldehyde. The German Commission E monograph suggests a therapeutic dose of 1/2–3/4 teaspoon (2–4 grams) of the powder per day. This is not recommended for people with liver problems and not tested for pregnant or nursing mothers.
In one study, volunteers ate 2 teaspoons of cinnamon for 40 days. Researchers found that cinnamon reduced cholesterol by about 18% and blood sugar levels by 24%. In another study, volunteers ate cinnamon and rice pudding after a meal. These volunteers had reduced blood sugar levels.
In other studies, cinnamon did not decrease blood sugar or cholesterol levels. These studies will have to be done again with more controls.
In Traditional medicine (meaning not supported by scientific research) cinnamon has been used for:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Colic
- Diarrhea
- Heart Burn
- Menorrhagia
- and Infections
Since Cinnamon use may lower blood sugar, caution must be used when combining cinnamon with other supplements that lower blood sugar:
- Alpha lipoic acid
- Bitter melon
- Chromium
- Devil’s claw
- Fenugreek
- Garlic
- Horse chestnut
- Panax
- Siberian ginseng
- Psyllium
As always, consult your physician before starting any regimen and check your blood sugar levels reporting any fall or rise in levels to your physician.
http://diabetes.webmd.com/cinnamon-and-benefits-for-diabetes
http://healthnewspodcast.info/healthnews/assets/nutritional-supplement/cinnamon/uses
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