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Cinnamic Acid Improves Blood Sugar Regulation

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Some of the simplest foods are some­times the healthiest. Cinnamon is a pop­ular kitchen spice used to flavor oat­meal, desserts, coffee and hot chocolate. It also promotes insulin metabolism and improves blood sugar control. Its active ingredient is cinnamic acid, which is also found in fruits, vegetables and flowers. Thai researchers found that adding cinnamic acid to cultured pan­creatic cells (the pancreas secretes insulin) increased insulin release by as much as 300 percent.

In humans, Swedish scientists found that includ­ing 6 grams of cinnamon in rice pud­ding reduced blood sugar and delayed emptying of the pudding from the stomach without affecting hunger. Cinnamon contains antioxi­dants called phenols that decrease inflammation and promote blood ves­sel health. Even small doses of cinna­mon were helpful. People who ate 1 gram of cinnamon per day— about a half teaspoon— for 40 days showed reduced blood sugar, triglycerides (blood fats), LDL cholesterol (the bad choles­terol), and total cholesterol. Including cinnamon in the diet might reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Bodybuilders would benefit by sprin­kling a teaspoon of cinnamon on their oatmeal at breakfast.

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