Cinnamon commonly enjoyed in cakes and oatmeal, actually has some therapeutic effects on human health when taken in capsule form. In Chinese medicine, cinnamon is used to improve circulation. The ancient Egyptians used it to embalm the dead and science today is finding the benefits of cinnamon capsules contain strong anti-diabetic type properties.
There are two types of cinnamon;
Cinnamomum zeylanicum nees and Cinnamomum cassia Blume. Medical studies used cinnamon cassia Blume, which is what most of cinnamon capsules contain. Cinnamon supplementation has been shown to reduce glucose and cinnamon lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
Function
The active ingredient in cinnamon called metilhidroxalcalona polymer (MHCP). MHCP mimics insulin in the body, thereby reducing insulin response in the body.
Dose
Cinnamon is effective in the range of 1, 3 and 6 grams. 6 grams has given the best results in clinical studies. Capsules are usually sold in 1000 mg increments.
Considerations
Cinnamon capsules can cause belching, which can be reduced by drinking a full glass of water with each dose.
Warning
Cinnamon is considered generally safe, but coumarin compound contained in cinnamon can cause liver and kidney damage in high doses. Cinnamon did not seem to affect the number of HbA1c in diabetic patients, which is a true measure of diabetes.
If you want to control your diabetes with other natural methods just click the video below
There are two types of cinnamon;
Cinnamomum zeylanicum nees and Cinnamomum cassia Blume. Medical studies used cinnamon cassia Blume, which is what most of cinnamon capsules contain. Cinnamon supplementation has been shown to reduce glucose and cinnamon lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
Function
The active ingredient in cinnamon called metilhidroxalcalona polymer (MHCP). MHCP mimics insulin in the body, thereby reducing insulin response in the body.
Dose
Cinnamon is effective in the range of 1, 3 and 6 grams. 6 grams has given the best results in clinical studies. Capsules are usually sold in 1000 mg increments.
Considerations
Cinnamon capsules can cause belching, which can be reduced by drinking a full glass of water with each dose.
Warning
Cinnamon is considered generally safe, but coumarin compound contained in cinnamon can cause liver and kidney damage in high doses. Cinnamon did not seem to affect the number of HbA1c in diabetic patients, which is a true measure of diabetes.
If you want to control your diabetes with other natural methods just click the video below
