According to a recent review study by researchers from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, a very well-known herb, often used in desserts, cakes and pies has an amazing ability to tackle type 2 diabetes.
In addition, this spice promotes cardiovascular health by reducing harmful LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in blood.
In the recent review study, researchers analyzed results of 10 randomized control lead studies of cinnamon’s effects on diabetes patients.
Studies involved 543 participants, all suffering from type 2 diabetes and compared two groups; one that took a cinnamon supplement for a period of 4 to 18 weeks, and the other that took no supplement.
The daily dose of a supplement ranged from 120 milligrams to 6 grams.
After summarizing the results, study investigators discovered a significant improvement on blood glucose and cholesterol levels in study participants who took the supplement.
In fact, their fasting glucose levels were reduced by an impressive 25 milligrams/deciliter.
Researchers explain that the secret benefits of cinnamon lie in a powerful compound called cinnamaldehyde, which has
the ability to control and stimulate the effects of insulin.
Improved insulin sensitivity lowers high blood glucose levels, drastically improving type 2 diabetes.
According to researchers, the same substance is responsible for cardiovascular benefits of cinnamon. It has been observed that cinnamon supplements not only reduced “bad” LDL cholesterol but also increased the levels of HDL, or “good” cholesterol.
Make sure you are getting the best quality cinnamon powder or supplements since many types of “cinnamon” sold in supermarkets are more like saw dust and include almost no cinnamon.
But taking cinnamon is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to healing type 2 diabetes.
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