Cinnamon Found to Reduce Blood Sugar Levels in Obese and Prediabetes Patients

Cinnamon, a common household spice used for generations to flavor foods and drinks, when taken in a daily measured dose, may also aid in blood glucose control.

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Researchers have discovered that including cinnamon in one’s daily diet can contribute to better blood glucose control, particularly in people with obesity and prediabetes. Because cinnamon is both widely available and affordable, it is an easy supplement to include in one’s daily routine.

The study, conducted at the University of California–Los Angeles and published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that the administration of daily cinnamon resulted in improved glucose levels in adults with prediabetes who were also overweight or obese.

Study Findings Explained

The study, which was conducted over a 10-week period, included 18 participants who had both an overweight or obese body mass index (BMI) and a medical diagnosis of prediabetes. The researchers specifically sought to discover the effect of daily cinnamon spice supplementation on blood glucose concentrations in adults with prediabetes and obesity.