Cinnamon is used widely in cooking but can also be found in some medicine cabinets. The spice has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, especially in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Scientific evidence doesn’t always back up the use of cinnamon for medical conditions, but it’s been used to treat bronchitis, stomach problems, and diabetes.
Using cinnamon to control diabetes symptoms has been studied in recent years. The results vary but the possibility of cinnamon as a natural treatment for diabetes is exciting to both researchers and patients.
The effect of cinnamon bark on blood sugar has been studied in animals, but hasn’t been studied as widely in people.
A few studies published in the Annals of Family Medicine and Diabetes Care show that people with type 2 diabetes may benefit from cinnamon. Blood tests show that some patients had better control of their sugar levels when they took cinnamon supplements along with their normal treatments. In some cases, cholesterol levels were lower too.
Although cinnamon seems like it may help people with type 2 diabetes, it’s hard to know if the spice can work for everyone. This is because study samples were small and not always well organized. In the existing studies, research was only collected for a few months.< Several types of cinnamon were studied in order to observe their effect on blood sugar levels. According to research published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, cassia cinnamon was shown to work the best. Cassia cinnamon is also sometimes called Chinese cinnamon.
Cassia cinnamon is available as a pill that you can buy at pharmacies and natural food stores. Your doctor can recommend how much cinnamon you should take. Dosages can vary from 1 to 2 grams daily. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) reports that most people can safely take up to 6 grams of cinnamon daily for without major side effects. This higher dosage should only be taken for six weeks or less.
You can also use ground cinnamon in cooking and baking. But it’s not likely that you’ll get enough of the spice to make a significant difference in your blood sugar levels.
Lower Cholesterol
Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.
Blood Sugar Regulation
Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
Yeast Infection Help
In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.
Cancer Prevention
In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
Anti-Clotting
It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
Arthritis Relief
In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.
Anti-Bacterial
When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
Brain Health
One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
E. Coli Fighter
Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
High in Nutrients
It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.
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