For at least 4,000 years, the human race has prized the use of spice cinnamon in religious rituals and to flavor foods. And in traditional medicine, cinnamon was used to improve circulation, relieve abdominal discomfort and treat infections.
Today, new research has found that cinnamon is effective in treating other medical conditions. A systematic review published in the Annals of Family Medicine this month found new evidence that cinnamon might be an effective treatment for diabetes.
The review, which included 10 randomized controlled trials, found cinnamon significantly improved fasting plasma glucose and cholesterol levels. Cinnamon did not have a significant effect, however, on hemoglobin A1c – a protein that indicates how long glucose remains in the blood stream.
The authors concluded that more research is needed to determine the best doses and uses of cinnamon for patient care. But the take-home message is that the spice we typically associated with apple pie may be a useful tool in treating diabetes.
There is plenty more evidence about how spices we commonly use in cooking are effective in treating all sorts of medical conditions by protecting our bodies against bacteria and fungus and preventing cancer. You can read more about uses for other spices in a review by researchers at U.C.L.A.
Yes that is true, A study has shown that cinnamon can help those who have insulin resistance. The type 2 diabetics are advised to eat cinnamon because it is suitable for controlling blood sugar levels in the bodies.