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This article looks at research that has found a daily intake of cinnamon can reduce blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and LDL (bad) cholesterol.

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The fragrance of cinnamon wafting from an oven conjures up memories of home and Mom’s apple pie. At one time cinnamon was a precious spice that was thought to have great medicinal properties. Ancient civilizations knew that cinnamon could retard bacteria growth. It was used for embalming purposes in early Egyptian times and it was mixed with warm water and cloves during the middle ages and placed in the rooms of those suffering from the Bubonic Plague.

Today, we mainly use cinnamon for baking. However, recent scientific studies have proven that cinnamon does indeed have medicinal qualities and that it favorably affects function of the brain. The big news is that researchers in Maryland were testing foods to see what effect they had on blood glucose levels. What they discovered was amazing. They found that cinnamon flavored apple pie actually decreased blood glucose levels.

When the scientists discovered this, they decided to research the effect of cinnamon on diabetics further. They tested 60 people in Pakistan. All of those who took part in the study were type 2 diabetics and they were all on medication to lower their blood sugar levels. None were taking insulin. These people were administered small doses of cinnamon – between ¼ teaspoon and 2 teaspoons daily – for forty days. Researchers concluded that cinnamon increased the natural output of insulin, lowered blood sugar levels and also lowered LDL (bad) cholesterol. HDL (good) cholesterol was not reduced.

The findings of this study brings great news to people who are susceptible to insulin resistance. Improving cholesterol ratios and lowering blood glucose levels can often reverse insulin resistance, which in turn can assist in weight loss. Diabetes is often associated with excess weight and obesity.

If you suffer from type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance or high cholesterol, talk to your doctor before taking cinnamon capsules or introducing high amounts of cinnamon into your diet. If you are taking medication for type 2 diabetes, ask your doctor how to safely incorporate cinnamon into your diet to naturally decrease blood sugar levels.

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