Guest guest Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Cinnamon for Blood Sugar Control? I have been reading that several studies have shown that a daily dose of cinnamon may delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and help regulate blood sugar levels of existing type 2 diabetics. A Answer (Published 11/30/2004) Some recent research does suggest that cinnamon may have a beneficial effect on blood sugar, but the study in question was small and its findings need to be confirmed before we can start recommending cinnamon to patients. Related Weil Products Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging for Diabetics - An anti-inflammatory diet can help promote healthy blood sugar levels - especially important for diabetics. The news about cinnamon's effect on blood sugar and cholesterol came from a small study in Pakistan. Results were published in the December 2003 issue of Diabetes Care. The study ran for only 40 days and included 60 patients with type 2 diabetes. It showed that one, three or six grams of cinnamon daily, divided into two doses (that amounts to between a quarter of a teaspoon to 1 teaspoon a day), lowered fasting glucose by 18 to 29 percent, triglycerides by 23 to 30 percent, LDL cholesterol by 7 to 27 percent, and total cholesterol by 12 to 26 percent. Cinnamon's effect on blood sugar is believed to be due to a proanthocyanidin, an active ingredient that increases sensitivity of receptors to insulin. A word of caution: cinnamon in large doses may be toxic, so don't assume that if the relatively small amounts used in the study help, larger amounts will work better. There's also the possibility that adding cinnamon to your diet will change the dose of medication you need, so you should monitor your blood sugar carefully. The results of the Pakistani study are very interesting, but we need to know more. In the meantime, there's no harm in sprinkling cinnamon on your oatmeal or using it in cooking. Andrew Weil, M.D. www.drweil.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Cinnamon not only helps regulate my blood sugar, but it has helped to partially reverse diabetic neuropathy over the past few years. I take about 1-1/2 tsp per day. Alobar On 10/19/06, JoAnn Guest <angelprincessjo wrote: > Cinnamon for Blood Sugar Control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 _http://www.seasonedpioneers.co.uk/product.aspx?seasid=31 & cuisine=chinese & gcli d=CPjm6I6Wh4gCFURBEgodiB-3Hg_ (http://www.seasonedpioneers.co.uk/product.aspx?seasid=31 & cuisine=chinese & gclid=\ CPjm6I6Wh4gCFURBEgodiB-3Hg) You can find Chines Cassia bark here and they ship to the USA - you have to grind it yourself and it is organic. Marianne I buy organic cinnamon. I have heard cassia cinnamon used in India has more of the beneficial ingredients, but have not located any to test. I do not consider 1-1/2 tsp to be a dangerous amount. Alobar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 , Alobar <Alobar wrote: > > Cinnamon not only helps regulate my blood sugar, but it has helped to > partially reverse diabetic neuropathy over the past few years. I > take about 1-1/2 tsp per day. > > Alobar I'm sure if you visited a kinesiologist or other natural health professional, they would advise otherwise. My kinesiologist advised me that cinnamon is only beneficial in therapeutic doses and then only under the direct supervision of a professional! I use cinnamon in baking. It is a wonderful spice, however I would specify that it always be organic. cinnamon may be toxic in large amounts and those who are using cinnamon sticks are tampering with irradiation. Spices are irradiated in this country unless they are imported or organically grown. Thrift stores typcally import non-irradiated spices from Canada and other countries. Look for Cynnamon on the label. JoAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Kineseologists and other helath professionals will always recommend that one be under their care. It's how they make their living. I buy organic cinnamon. I have heazrd cassia cinnamon used in India has more of the beneficial ingredients, but have not located any to test. I do not consider 1-1/2 tsp to be a dangerous amount. Alobar On 10/19/06, JoAnn Guest <angelprincessjo wrote: > , Alobar <Alobar > wrote: > > > > Cinnamon not only helps regulate my blood sugar, but it has helped to > > partially reverse diabetic neuropathy over the past few years. I > > take about 1-1/2 tsp per day. > > > > Alobar > > > I'm sure if you visited a kinesiologist or other natural health > professional, they would advise otherwise. My kinesiologist advised me > that cinnamon is only beneficial in therapeutic doses and then only > under the direct supervision of a professional! > I use cinnamon in baking. It is a wonderful spice, however I would > specify that it always be organic. > cinnamon may be toxic in large amounts and those who are using > cinnamon sticks are tampering with irradiation. Spices are irradiated > in this country unless they are imported or organically grown. > Thrift stores typcally import non-irradiated spices from Canada and > other countries. Look for Cynnamon on the label. > > JoAnn > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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