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Cinnamon has been in the news for a few years due to its ability to reduce blood sugar levels among people with type 2 diabetes. Continued clinical trials validate that it works. Researchers have discovered additional health benefits as well.
It should be noted that a small study of only 25 post-menopausal women with diabetes showed no benefit of cinnamon on their glycemic control. But as multiple other large studies do support the use of cinnamon to assist with blood sugar control, I continue to recommend the use of cinnamon. The therapeutic doses of cinnamon used in the studies were quite variable with a range of one to six grams daily used in most studies. I recommend one to two teaspoons daily added to foods, such as a breakfast cereal or hot beverage.
Scientists are unsure of how cinnamon works. Theorists suggest that cinnamon may potentiate, or enhance, the potency of the body’s own insulin or it may help to convert insulin from an inactive to an active form. Others believe that cinnamon enhances the insulin sensitivity of the cells of the body. In any case, it works.
Cinnamon is very well-tolerated and has a safety record backed up by thousands of years of use.
Source: http://www.offthegridnews.com/2013/10/28/discover-the-many-health-benefits-of-delicious-cinnamon/