Diabetes and Cinnamon

[Labarum]

I came across this thread on another forum

http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/vie...050&highlight=

[Coop2004]

Thanks for the post, Brian!!

The following is a thread on Cinnamon in the "Important Diabetic Reading Information" area listed at the top of the Diabetic Forum:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=39333 (Cinnamon and Diabetes)

[yinekka]

A study I read said that cinnamon has no effect on the diabetis of post menopausal women.

[Coop2004]

Hi yinekka,

Welcome to

Would you be able to provide us with a link to that study?

Thank you!!

[Sherri]

The active ingredient in cinnamon, a polyphenol compound called methylhydroxy chalcone polymer(MHCP) mimics the action of insilin in your body. Insulin help control blood sugar levels, but it also plays a part regulating triglyceride and cholesterol levels. That may explain why diabetics tend to have higher cholesterol and tryglycerides. Diabetics also tend to have high amounts of free radicals circulating in their bodies. Lab experiments showed cinnamon effectively neutrilized these damaging molecules. What's more, a little dab may do it. People in studies benefited from taking 1 gram-about a half a teaspoon-of cinnamon each day.

[sallyseachange]

Fascinating!

[yinekka]

Hi Coop,

Here are the links:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/AN00939



http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/136/4/977

[Atkid]

My mother is 67 and when she uses cinnamon she sees a decrease in her morning readings.

[SwissMiss]

Interesting indeed! Definitely something worth trying.

[Coop2004]

Of course, there may be people who would not benefit from using Cinnamon as well as those who would benefit from using it. Check first with your medical professional and if he/she does not have a problem with it and it seems to help, then that's the main thing!!