Does taking oral cinnamon (500 mg daily) help with glucose metabolism in the blood?
A small study published in 2003 showed that a small amount of cinnamon eaten twice a day lowered people’s blood sugar and cholesterol. But the study was small, and had some problems. A much larger study is needed to see if these results can be confirmed. A few other very small studies have also suggested that cinnamon may have a positive effect on sugar metabolism. But at least one study showed cinnamon had no effect on people’s blood sugar. The spice known as cinnamon comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree. The bark is dried and rolled into sticks or ground into a powder. It is used for cooking all around the world. It is also thought to have health benefits. Many people feel it can help the bowels, improve energy and circulation, improve digestion, treat colds, and treat diabetes. But there is little scientific evidence to support these claims. How might cinnamon help blood sugar control? One theory is that it makes cells more sensitive to insulin. But cinnamon is not an accepted t
