Cinnamon Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetics
Cinnamon is not only one of the most promising toppings for your breakfast bun, it is also one of the most promising treatments for diabetes. This new study keeps the evidence piling up and reveals important benefits.
Rates of diabetes continue to rise. According to the authors of this new study, conventional treatment is limited by progressive β-cell dysfunction, poor adherence to therapy because of complex regimens, adverse effects and inadequate long-term efficacy. These limitations have led to increased interest in natural, herbal remedies. Much research suggests that cinnamon is one promising herb to look to.
This new double-blind study gave a placebo or either 250mg or 500mg of cinnamon extract to type 2 diabetics. Cinnamon has compounds that seem to mimic insulin. The form of cinnamon used was Cinnamomum zeylanicum, also known as Ceylon cinnamon or true cinnamon.
The cinnamon significantly reduced fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c, showing that cinnamon improves glycemic control. Cinnamon also significantly reduced insulin resistance and significantly improved β-cell function. These are important results.
The 500mg dose of cinnamon also significantly lowered total cholesterol and the dangerous LDL cholesterol.
This study shows that supplementing cinnamon extract significantly improves glycemic control, insulin resistance and even β-cell function while improving cholesterol in type 2 diabetics.
Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews. December 2025;19(12):103357.
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