Cinnamon diabetes weight loss
Laboratory and animal studies showed that cinnamon has antibacterial and antifungal properties. I am hesitant to take the cholesterol reducing medicine. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey. Ask your doctor how he or she diagnosed your diabetes. In this case 2 pills would be 2 teaspoon if I understand it correctly. I am hoping it is not the cinnamon supplements but suspect that it may be, it really is working to bring down sugar levels. My question is: Do you know if there are any side-effects to taking cinnamon that would effect the pancreas. D. Now I just started having tea this past month, as I have cut back on my coffee, and like to have something hot during the day, hence the tea. Recent studies have generally shown it does not work. It sounds like the cinnamon is helping you. Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root. The biggest improvements were seen with the highest dosage. When this happens I loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, off the heat and let it liquefy. You can used powdered or ground cinnamon in beverages or sprinkled on foods. Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. So, taking cinnamon along with your other medicines may not be a great idea. The best way to see how it works is for him to check his blood glucose. Also, there are no long-term studies indicating that these herbs are entirely safe. Put me on 2 more a day, which were not effective, then he added glipizide 5 mg twice per day to the metformin, my a1c went down near 6. My Lipids have been within normal range for years. I did not want to take the prescription meds for that. Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. As soon as I feel a slight itchy throat, runny nose or muscle pain, I immediately drink a cup of cinnamon tea along with an orange fruit for vitamin C. Before I started taking Cinnamon my Cholesterol level was 245 and now it is at a borderline level of 230. Hi again, I have been talking to a psychologist as well. Tellingly, blood sugar started creeping up again after the diabetics stopped taking cinnamon. Fluid retention is an unfortunate side effect of Actos. Hi, I use a cinnamon stick at least once a day with tea sometimes twice a day. My levels were never really high, but since having surgery they have been extremely high. He suggested I take a teaspoon of cinnamon per day. I get so discouraged, I then cheat on my diet. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in terms of quality and effectiveness. LOL. thankyou. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. I agree with you that stopping it for now is your best bet. I simply poured boiling water over the stick. Hi everyone,I am a 57 years young male with type 2 diabetes. One tablespoon of honey contains 17 grams of carbohydrate. I have high cholestrol and a friend told me to get Cinnamon 500 mg. Hence it is safe to take Ceylon Cinnamon or real Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum). Also, this is a good example of why you should always discuss the use of any supplement with your provider. Are you checking at various times, such as midday, before dinner, before bed. All stay well and good health to everyone. Suddenly it stopped working, he upped my glipizide to 2 10mg tabs per day, and last month my a1c level was 8. You may want to meet with a dietitian for more guidance. Question 1: I take 1000 mg (2 capsules total) each morning. I met someone who said they take cinnamon and chromium. This may contain an ingredient that is possibly harmful to your liver. The result is a high fasting glucose, and is called the Dawn Phenomenon. Also, you might start checking your blood glucose levels again. Just want to let you know I have been doing a lot of research of many sites. Next day, 15 hours after any food, it was 260. What other stores sell this type and what should I look for on the label to be sure it is. I do think it has helped me keep my A1C levels in a good range. If, after checking with your health-care provider, you want to see for yourself if cinnamon might help improve your blood glucose levels, start with the smallest dose (1 gram). Metformin, in general, is a very safe and effective medicine. As I promised, in my previous post about the benefits of cinnamon, in this one, about Honey and Cinnamon for Weight Loss, I will share with you an interesting fact, I found a few days ago, about the almost miraculous weight loss effect of cinnamon. She is having a hard time controlling her sugar. Bought the pills today and am going to give them a try. Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. Cinnamon can also be taken in capsule form, in liquid form (as an oil) or as a tea. plus Chromium by Spring Valley. You could likely take one capsule in the morning and one at bedtime. I never would have thought it would make this much of a difference. The issue, though, is that no one is really sure what the lowest, most effective dose of cinnamon is. When using ground cinnamon, check the Nutrition Facts on your bottle to determine how many grams are in a teaspoon. Is it because he takes medication and I don,t yet. I shall start taking little of Chinnamon barks evry day. Are the cinnamon tablets at GNC the water soluable type. My levels before I got sick and had surgery were around 70, and when out of control were around 150. I used them to replace thehabit of holding something. You could try some of these resources on the Internet. I think a cup of this with cinnamon may have an added bonus. I started taking cinnamon a week ago and am 113,110,108, and today 109. Then I heard somewhere that cinnamon helps type 2 diabetes, which I have. My lab lipid results today showed all the numbers dropped to normal levels. You need to have a discussion with your doctor about the best and safest way(s) to lower your blood pressure. I like the name of that sushi bar, though. Cinnamon is an invigorating spice with a wide variety of health benefits. I hope I am able to take it and see if it will help. However, please be very careful about stopping any of your medicines without first talking with your doctor. At any rate, glucose readings of 245 and 260 are quite high. Properties: Alterative, analgesic, anodyne, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-infective, anti-oxidant, anti-parasitic, anti-septic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, haemostatic, hypotensive, sedative, stimulates and then depresses the nervous system, stomachic. 4 (last October it was 8. Blood pressure medicines are safe and effective, too. Hi Linda, Are you following a meal plan and getting physical activity. I started out with one in the morning and after awhile I began taking one at night. Hey Amy my blood pressure was up last week and I have been retaining water from using Actos(diabetic med) so my doctor prescribed a dieuretic for me but I am continuing to use cinnamon in my coffee but I am hesitant to use any other supplements at the moment. I also have been taking Melatonin every night before bed for the past 20 years. I noticed that most of the comments are from 2006-2007. I checked my glucose levels and they started creeping up to 70, 80, 100. It works within a month I noticed my sugar tested lower. I take 1 500mg in the morning and 2 before bedtime. Cinnamon has been shown to help lower blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. However, here are two links to articles that perhaps may be of use. I steeped the sticks in water for about 15 minutes. It pretty much sums up everything you need to know about the honey and cinnamon drink. However, do bear in mind that your need for medication may decrease so it is important to monitor your blood sugar levels and inform your primary care practitioner accordingly. Also, make sure you let your doctor know if you do start taking any supplement and if you decide not to start on the statin. If you decide to try cinnamon, you can purchase ground cinnamon right in your grocery store. A study in 2003, gave three groups of diabetics 1, 3 or 6 grams of cinnamon per day. She said she would be concerned with the cinnamon possibly interacting with some of your antirejection drugs. , that cinnamon was worth fifteen times that of silver. He might even be able to refer you to a diabetes support group — it helps to talk to others with diabetes, too. Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals. I have diabetes 2 and have been taking cinnamin for about two years now. But, even with the pain gone my sugar is still quite high. Sorry I knew it was a japanese name(favorite sushi bar) I got it wrong but you caught it (lol) I have to remember so much while being diabetic I forget some stuff. Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. Just remember that cinnamon supplements, like all supplements, are not regulated by the U. I just started taking Cinnamon capsules about a week ago and have noticed that I am having mild hot flashes all during the day and night. Pliny the Elder reported, in the first century A. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Another suggestion is to make a list of the reasons that you think are hindering your ability to take pills and bring that to your next therapy appointment. But this spice may do more than make your house smell good. I started taking cinnamon about 3 weeks ago. They say Not to add the honey while the liquid is hot. Question 3: Is there anything connecting cinnamon with the increasing or decreasing high blood pressure. Ceylon Cinnamon or real Cinnamon has 1250 times less coumarin than the regular Cinnamon (Cassia). 285 Not sure but I think not bad. I am 70 years old but if not for the invention of mirrors feel like 35. Most people think of cinnamon as a flavoring for desserts or as a warm, robust scent for candles and potpourri. So can I move my entire daily dose to the morning, or does it need to be taken in divided doeses. Published October 10, 2006 by Amy Campbell, MS, RD, LDN, CDE. Here are my questions: Will this supplement cause a problem with my pancreas that might result in developing diabetes. 7% coumarin and has a high concentration of MHCP, the active ingredient. Please advise for gestation diabetics is it safe to use Cinnamon on a daily basis. When visiting my Chiropractor, I told him about my recent diabetes diagnosis, Type two. Your doctor is likely taking these other factors into consideration when deciding to increase your medication dose. The opinions and other information contained in the blog posts and comments do not reflect the opinions or positions of the Site Proprietor. Also because I reused sticks put biling water over two of these instead of boiling. Small doses are likely safe, and you can also look for water soluble or water extracted cinnamon, too. Out of control sugar will make you have kidney problems. Would taking the Cinnamon Capsules for the Cholesterol and diabetes effect the liver levels. Small amounts of cassia will not cause any problems. Again, the study I mentioned above used capsules, but some people take cinnamon in ground form, as well. Am interested in taking a daily dose of cinnamon, for the sugar and cholesterol items. Therefore, I recommend 1 gram a day, roughly half a teaspoon. Is this drink safe for diabties or should be taken without honey. However, is there an indication on the box or package of tea as to how much cinnamon is in there. Her doctor was able to drop he insulin to about one half of the original prescription. It is stronger and somewhat bitter compared to Ceylon. Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. I start that drink two weeks ago. W. that is when I sleep the liver will release sugar into my blood. When I started using cinnamon also, I started waking up in the middle of the night with blood suger of 55-60. A paste made of cinnamon and honey can be spread on bread and eaten daily. Usually being so large I require higher dosages of most medicines. Why cinnamon works on my husband aand not on my diabetes type 2. And chances are you never thought of cinnamon as medicine. Has anyone found cinnamon in a take daily form like the postings says you need. My question is that I take the evening dose about 1-2 hours before bedtime, and when I lie down, I can feel my heart beatinga nd sort of fluttering. I talked to my doctor and he seemed to think there were not enough studies to give me an answer but he said continue taking the cinnamon because something seemed to be working. Hi Anette, Cinnamon can be ingested in powder form which is usually the form in which you purchase this spice. Cinnamon sticks are good for up to a year. Cinnamon is an invigorating spice with a wide variety of health benefits. The cardiologist said the dose should be one teaspoon after lunch and the same amount after dinner. Cassia cinnamon, in supplement form naturally contains a compound called coumarin. S. Ask for a referral to a diabetes education program near where you live. As far as your HDL and LDL, exercise can help boost HDL. US Department of Agriculture researchers have reported that cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells. If you do have a Facebook account, please feel free to join our closed Facebook discussion group about Honey and Cinnamon Drink. My advice is to first discuss your A1C with your doctor as well as how it best can be treated. As far as your supplements, cinnamon has been found to lower blood pressure in some studies. And other factors play a more prominent role in whether someone gets diabetes, such as family history, physical inactivity, being overweight, and being of certain ethnic groups. In the meantime, focus on other dietary changes that you can make that can help lower your cholesterol. My Doctor is not really knowledgeble about this matter. I use many different spices instead of sugar. I would like to take some type of supplement and cinnamon was recommended by a friend. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. At your next appointment with your doctor, show him the results. This supplement contains garcinia, fenugreek, cinnamon, bitter melo,n and gymnema sylvestre, among other ingredients. My daily results and A1c shows much better control. He wants to try another medicine next time, but nothing seems to work longer than just a few months. In Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine, cinnamon is used for the symptoms of the common cold. Also, if you take any other dietary or herbal supplements, be sure to let your provider know. They did a double blind study with fantastic results in reducing blood pressure, blood sugar, LDL,and several other problems. However, as with most herbs, too much could be harmful. Even, in the mental health field, nothing is considered an emergency until you tell them that you are suicidle, which I am not. Imagine the relief I felt as soon as it vanished. 5 years ago and I still take it. It is one of the safest diabetic meds out there and the side efffects of mild diarrhea and upset stomach usually subsides after the first week. 369 I remembered I had tried cinnamon awhile back but with no consistency. Since taking the cinnamon I have started losing weight again. Along with potent spices such as turmeric and ginger, cinnamon is a food substance which also has significant health benefits. I shall also test my fasting blood glucose level after start taking the chinnamon bark. I felt dizzy and nauseated after taking the 1st dose. This is your diabetes and your health, so you need to be your own advocate. But, as always, be on the look out for any symptoms and if they occur, stop taking the cinnamon and depending on the severity, let your physician know. People of South America, first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day. For most people with diabetes, the fasting or pre-breakfast blood glucose target is between 70 and 130. Because of its medicinal properties, cinnamon is used as an ingredient in chai tea, which is used as a healing beverage to aid digestion of dairy and fruits. Diabetes is diagnosed if your glucose is 126 or higher. Would it be better for me to start using a cinnamon tea first instead of the capsules. Cassia is regularly sold as cinnamon and is made from the entire bark of the tree. I also have high blood pressure which I monitor when I accidentally skip a day or two in a week and my pressure still shows normal. Remember that most people withTtype 2 diabetes need medicine. Sometimes people can reduce the amount of medicine they take. Be sure to check your blood glucose levels often and keep good food and blood glucose records. However, cinnamon is a fairly safe supplement, unless you happen to be allergic. I cut out my sodas, well I drink diet and cut down the amount, which resulted in cutting out 2,000 calories a day. Good luck. Took six grams, top level the experiment used. I just bought some cinnamon capsules, so I have them if I need them, maybe when traveling. I have no side effects after a month of doing this. It was written about in Chinese medical journals as far back as 2,800 BC. Ceylon cinnamon is grown in South America, Southeast Asia, and the West Indies, while cassia cinnamon is grown in Central America, China, and Indonesia. For cinnaomon tea, try a local health food store. As a public health professional and professor, and having numerous family members that have diabetes I can attest to a few facts. Garlic may not lower your LDL cholesterol all that much, according to recent research. It sounds like you need more metformin (which is not a bad thing). Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old. However, cinnamon has been used medicinally since ancient times. There are two types of cinnamon: Ceylon and cassia, both derived from the bark of evergreen trees. The study that I wrote about used cassia cinnamon, the most common type of cinnamon used in the US. EXAMPLES: Toast with buttery spread and cinnamon with Stevia mixture, or on a fresh apple snack, as an ingredient in my baked goods (I use carbalose flour which reduces the amount of carbs). Hi, I have been reading some of the post about the cinnamon pills. I missed it one day and his fasting sugar was again high around 145. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of. I have been taking a quarter-teaspoon of my spice rack cinnamon each day for a year and am now worried. Internally, cinnamon was used to treat coughs and colds, but it was also burned to purify the air in a home or as an offering at a shrine. Read a post above that said someone tried taking it right after a meal and their level came down shortly after. Sometimes people can reach their goal blood pressure with healthy eating (such as with the DASH diet) and exercise, but a lot of people need medicine (just as many people with diabetes need to take medicine to help manage their blood glucose). While we need more human trials looking at the effects of cinnamon on type 2 diabetes management, based on the available evidence I recommend that type 2 diabetics include 1 gram of cinnamon daily or, ideally the equivalent in low coumarin cinnamon extracts. The Saigon Cinnamon by McCormick is the product. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon. Try the cinnamon and keep up with the diet and exercise. The longer I take the cinnamon the better my cholesterol gets. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol. Is there anything else going on in your life that might be contributing to that. Also, ask your doctor if he or she thinks Actos is the right medicine for you. Yes, he has been using a glucose meter for the past several days, and has already started to make dietary changes, but is putting off getting medical attention, which worries me. I took mine about two hours after a meal and it has been about two hours since then. Hi, I have been doing much research on the effects of cinnamon on, as it turns out, a lot of medical issues. Ceylon Ground Cinnamon only contains very low levels of Coumarin (0. It seems fine for you to give cinnamon a try for a month and see if it makes a significant difference. They are totally different in looks and taste from Cassa cinnamon. Hi Folks, I have been batteling diabetes for past 4 years now. A upped dosage or a new medicine will control it for a few months, then suddenly for no reason it seems to stop working. Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. The catch with cassia cinnamon is that it may contain coumarin. It also depends on how high your blood pressure is. I looked after my late husband for 10 years with Type II diabetes, cardiac and cancer problems, and have just been diagnosed with diabetes myself. As an oil, cinnamon is used in aromatherapy to calm the nervous system. Also, a study published last month showed that a group of volunteers with prediabetes who were given 250 milligrams of water-soluble cinnamon extract twice a day for 12 weeks had an improvement in antioxidant status. High sodium intake, alcohol, lack of physical activity, and stress are just some of the factors that can raise blood pressure. The active ingredient in cinnamon, MCHP mimics the action of the hormone insulin, which removes excess sugar from the bloodstream. Have you made any changes to your diet recently. Due to the great interest in this topic and the numerous comments and emails I receive every day about how exactly to prepare and use the drink, I decided to write an update post. It will do what some call turning to sugar. It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. My doctor suggested using probiotics to help with digestion which could help my diabetes. You can find cinnamon almost everywhere but I order mine through a company called Health Quest Technologies. It tastes like a big stick of Big Red gum, what a wonderful way to bring down my glucose. I find that taking cinnamon tea made with the bark of the plant is very good to reduce blood sugar levels, and find no side-effects so far. No significant changes in blood glucose or blood lipid levels occurred in the placebo group. I have started taking cinnamon each day and it as brought my glucose down quickly to 119. First, keep in mind that this was a small study with only 60 subjects. 004%) which is considered safe for consumption. My advice is to start checking your blood glucose levels several times a day and recording your results in a log book. He put me on 500mg metformin 2x per day, lowered my a1c for a few months then they shot back up for no reason. Plus, my hotflashes have subsided quite a bit. Make sure you continue to get your blood pressure checked, too. Some of the volunteers taking cinnamon even achieved normal blood sugar levels. Could you tell me if these cinnamon capsules could be purchased at a Walmart. Also, the amount that most people would use on or in food is unlikely to be harmful. Also high sugars in the morning can be attributed to lack of sleep. My question is which cinnamon to take as a. I need to lower my blood sugars to avoid going on insulin,,, just bought some 500 mg capsules today of the cinnamon cassia. Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. I never drank booze again except for the blood of christ in church. One of these theories is all about thermogenics. Try not taking the cinnamon for a couple of days and see what happens. My a1c was very high, the doctor tried diet control first. As always, any changes in a daily regimen should be addressed with your personal physician for feasibility, efficacy and as an inclusion for ongoing monitoring of the respective blood levels. Yes, canela molida is another name for cassia cinnamon, the kind that was used in study I mentioned in my posting. This means that there is little or no coumarin in there, a substance that is potentially harmful. And when it comes to medications and supplements, you always want to take the lowest dose possible that will still yield beneficial results. Cinnamon Lowers Blood Sugar, Promotes Heart Health, and More. Yes, I know not much info is know, but I can tell you the docs in MO are not into herbal remedies, they are all AMA well trained Thanks. My current AIC is 6. HI: im shahana,I like to ask how you make your cinamon,hony tea. My question is, though, what your glucose readings are at other times of the day. Studies have shown that cinnamon extract has a positive effect on memory, increasing concentration and improving retention. Actually my diabetic doctor told me to try and use it. Cinnamon reduces insulin resistance allowing the system to process the excess glucose and reduce belly fat possibly reducing the chances of developing Type II diabetes. It is too early to tell if it is lowering my glucose levels although they seem to be trending downward during the day. My guess is that cinnamon would have little effect in Type 1 diabetes. Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Nice to have natural item to help type 2 diabetes. Because of its anti-microbial properties, cinnamon is a natural alternative to chemical food preservatives. Your doctor should be able to give you a referral. Clinical research showed that cinnamon decreases serum glucose levels. I was horrified. Ceylon Cinnamon is coumarin safe as it has 1250 times less coumarin than Casssia. But your morning readings can also can depend on if and how much diabetes medicine you take, along with what can happen overnight. Perhaps there are non-medication ways to deal with stress and anxiety that you can try, such as relaxation techniques. Further studies confirmed the findings and much interest has developed in finding if cinnamon can help to prevent the onset of diabetes. You can ask them if the cinnamon they use is water soluble. I shall start using cinnamon powder and if it works then i shall continue. Or the honey and cinnamon can be consumed after stirring into hot water. I have been taking metformin, Glocotrol, Januvia, and Actos, for a few years, and they usually but not uniformly lower my blood sugar, and I took pretty much the maximum of each. For health benefits you have to make sure its the right kind. So, given that your readings are ranging between 110 and 135, your fasting glucoses are pretty much in target. My physician prescribed a statin medication for the cholesterol. How have your blood glucose levels been running. Talk with your doctor about whether you should continue taking cinnamon or not. Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections. My mother-in-law is on insulin plus other meds. I tried the spice cinnamaon but got tired of just sprinkling on stuff,,I wanted something that I could pop in my mouth and go. I found that interesting after reading these comments. I have severe anxiety and panic attacks, but am afraid to us the anti-anxiety meds. You probably consumed close to 30 grams of carbohydrate (or even more) at your bedtime snack. 0. Hi abi, I suggest you contact the company that manufactures the supplement, Spring Hill. One, three family members have initiated cinnamon regimens in the last three years, including my father. A study published in the journal Diabetes Care in 2003 looked at 60 men and women with Type 2 diabetes who were taking diabetes pills. But please seek help, starting with your doctor. Does sugar levels fluctuate after missing it for one day. So, should you start shaking cinnamon on everything or start popping cinnamon capsules. Do you know anything about the 6 grams per day giving the fastest (if not the longest lasting) benefit. Please see my previous response to your question. My doctor recommended it, so I have been taking it now for 3 years. I started at 1,000 milligrams of metformin per day several years ago, and now am at a dosage of 2,000 milligrams per day (1,000 after morning meal, 1,000 before bedtime), with no appreciable change in reading numbers. Traditional Chinese medicine used cinnamon to treat colds, digestive difficulties, nausea, diarrhea, and painful menses. Could you let me know if this product is safe. My A1C level is a 7. About a year ago my doctor tested my blood and found a glucose level of 365. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root. It seems like since the weather has heated up my bp has also gone up so I have to deal with that also. I started to drink the Ceylon cinnamon tea last April. After giving honey and cinnamon again, the sugar was normal like 124 fasting. I would adjust how much and what I was eating according to what my sugar was after I ate (2 hours afterwards). Do a skin test before consuming the product. About 5 years ago she heard about cinnamon. Would using a cinnamon stick once or twice a day be helpful. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Cassia is the variety most commonly sold in the United States. Your best bet is to talk to your doctor and your pharmacist before taking the cinnamon. Keep in mind, though, that, some people may be allergic to cinnamon, and that cinnamon in large amounts may cause mouth sores or burn the skin. I literally could go all day without food, but with taking my medication, and my sugar would still read 250 or higher. i feel very tired after drinking this tea and also sweating. If you do experience increased heart rate and flushing, you might try decreasing your dose. My advice to you is to press your physician and psychologist a little bit harder on this issue. You can actually purchase cinnamon capsules at your local drugstore or a local GNC store. The study that I mentioned in my blog, above, used cinnamon in the form of a capsule.
I used cinnamon sticks when I was quitting smoking. Or can your physician recommend someone for you. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases. I fell off the wagon for several years due to being young and dumb and as I got older had more and more trouble controlling my blood sugar levels. 0), my LDL is at 113. Have I brought on a toxic reaction and if so will it abate before my test in a couple of days. However, you can call the company at 1-877-GNC-4700 and they may be able to better answer your question. Thanks in advance for any light you can shed on this. The best option is to supplement a cinnamon extract such as Cinnulin which is guaranteed to contain less than 0. Cinnamon might help, but it may be that your mother needs a medication adjustment. Eventually I cut the glucovance dosage by half and remained stable. Your inability to take pills may not be an emergency yet, but it could certainly become a medical emergency down the road, especially if you had to take some other kind of medicine, such as an antibiotic. Might you be able to work with another therapist. I spoke to friend and she told me cinnamon was suppose to regulate your sugar and I believe it does. This means that if you supplemented 1 gram of Cinnulin the intake of coumarin would be well below the tolerable daily intake and not remotely pose any potential health risk. Combined with honey, cinnamon can be used to treat heart disease, as it is known to reduce cholesterol. I would like to try something more natural. There will be a lot of sharing and discussions about the original recipe preparation. Before they diagnosed me, I used to come home from work and eat a pint or two of ice cream and 6 or 7 chocolate bars or other candies, and eat sweets all day. He has been skipping breakfast and after 16 hours or more of not eating, his levels are still in the 240 to 260 range. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. Thanks for the sucess story, can u tell which kind of cinamon capsules u are consuming. Can one live on onions, garlic and cinnamon. I went overboard a bit with cinnamon tea. You can also talk with your doctor and if it would put your mind at ease, he or she can check your liver function tests. I am not taking any medication for my diabetes. During the work week I tend to be high in the mornings but on weekends and holidays I sleep in my numbers are at least 30 to 50 points lower. I have been on a low carb diet and being careful what I eat. I started taking cinnamon about 1. And if drinking it down a teaspoonful at a time is acceptable. You run the risk of low blood glucose if you take cinnamon along with these two classes of diabetes medicine. Ceylon cinnamon bark looks like tightly rolled scrolls, while cassia cinnamon is more loosely rolled. It may simply be that they are not selling very well, so companies eventually discontinue them. In time I notice I was having low blood sugar attacks. We are taking a supplement 500 mg a day that is made with Cinnamon Extract 4:1 (Cinnamomum Ramulus) (Twigs). Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. I have been under a lot of stress for the past few months and my glucose has been rising to 155 fasting (type 2). The lastest news is that Cinnamon has no benifit at all to lower any sugar, according to the lastest finding by The Hartful Hospital crew lead by Dr Craig I read. On the other hand, cinnamon is relatively safe. I also have D. Actos can also cause weight gain and water retention so be careful if your weight suddenly goes up. Before cinnamon my sugar would be about 165 to 189. Stop using cinnamon immediately and call your health-care provider if you notice any side effects. My thought is that if I take it all in the morning it will not affect me so much at bedtime. My understanding is that Saigon cinnamon is considered to be cassia cinnamon. There are a couple of theories about why cinnamon has an effect on weight. The benefits continued after 60 days, 20 days after participants had stopped taking cinnamon. By evening, all the symptoms disappear and I just avoided a cold or a flu. Yes, Saigon cinnamon is cassia cinnamon (at least, to the best of my knowledge). Again, the study that I referenced above used cassia cinnamon. How long after eating too much sugar should my numbers stay high. Does Honey and Cinnamon Drink Have Any Possible Side Effects. I was not familiar with Syntra-5, so I checked out their Web site. First time I have checked in awhile because I have known I was high for some time now. Had a small breakfast, two eggs scrambled with some cheese in it, a whole wheat English muffin, buttered and a glass of 1% milk. Everything else I read says that is not real cinamon and can be harmful because of cumarin content. You could try giving him the mixture at night. Celyon cinnamon contains much less coumarin than other cinnamons (known as cassia cinnamon). Stir well and drink 4 of the 8oz first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and the rest on an empty stomach before bed. I am going to try the cinnamon and pray it works. While this advice has some merit it overlooks one VERY important fact. You certainly could try the cinnamon tea first. And I also would like to share with you one of the last comments (thanks to Michelle), so that anybody can read it. The third way is to drink a glucose drink and then have your glucose checked 2 hours later. Now, other than the studies that are already mentioned, I am unsure as to any further, more recent scientific research to add credence to the benefits to the control of diabetes and cholesterol, or to the increased energy levels reported by many. Ayurvedic medicine uses cinnamon to treat diabetes, indigestion, and as a constitutional remedy for people diagnosed with a body type called kapha. Or it could be the Miyagi effect meaning your sugars are dropping too low in the night and your body is trying to keep you from passing out by upping your sugar. Then, if you tolerate that, you could take the other half in the evening. Given that your blood glucose is high, my advice is to first talk to your physician. I found out I am a borderline type 2 diabetic a few months ago. I just spoke with a McCormick Representative and she confirmed, as I had researched-that McCormick Cinnanon (Canela Molida) is in fact only Cassia Cinnamon and definately not from S. Hello I am diabetic and currently on 3 diabetic pills and an insulin. I am going to check with my pharmacy, as one of my anti-rejection meds you can not have grapefruit or the juice. Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. I prefer trying something natural like this instead of prescription medication. I have taken a stick of cinnamon and put the stick in boiling water, drank the whole cup right before bed time. The only exception is if you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, such as glyburide, glipizide or glimepride, for example. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are. Then add the honey and stir until it dissolves within the cinnamon tea. Reports suggest that improvements can be seen after just 20 days(1). Yes if you are on multiple types of medicines for diabetes that could happen. There are a lot of things that affect glucose, including how much carbohyddrate and fat one eats, physical activity, stress, illness, and medication. N. Cinnamon comes from the bark of a small tree that grows natively in India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Brazil. Be sure to let your doctor know that you are taking cinnamon. Also, eat foods that contain soluble fiber, such as oatmeal, oat bran, barley, and fruits and vegetables. I take one in the morning and 1 at night, is it ok take it bcz i read your post about the coumarin and i am confused. Have You Tried Honey and Cinnamon for Weight Loss. I really can tell the difference with my glucose. Therefore any of you attempting to try this stuff out, must remember, it is the Cassia version not the South American. Walking down a flight of stairs was downright torture. I told my Doctor and he was very surprised. I have been using taking 1000 mg in capsule form twice a day for two months now. Actually, there are quite a few comments and questions about cinnamon from this year, so you can consider the information to be current. He is making dietary changes, but this seems very high. Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. I have been very impressed with the way you have answered all of the above I sense no BS and respect your comments. And always remember to tell your doctor about any supplements that you take. Just checked my level. Cinnamon has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. In other words, you can sprinkle powdered cinnamon from your spice jar onto various foods. Hopefully your diuretic will help, and cutting back on your sodium intake may help, too. My cholesterol level is a little high and I have type 2 diabetes. Fenugreek may increase the effects of blood thinner medicines. People who have tried this amazing weight loss drink say that they have lost about 3 kg (6-7 lbs) for 1 week. This tends to only happen if one takes medicine (insulin or certain types of diabetes pills) that can cause blood glucose to go too low, however. So I am still experimenting with what foods spike my glucose levels. You ask a good question, and I wish I had a good answer. I really am trying to get my blood sugar levels stable, in order to lose weight. I have a question, however, my blood sugar was once 365, and over the years has been taken all the way down to between 110-135 in regular morning testings. It was used in Ancient Rome as a healing agent and for its spiritual healing powers. Before they diagnosed me, I really thought i was getting the beginning stages of MS and I was petrified. The first way is to have your blood checked for glucose after not eating anything for at least 8 hours (usually overnight). I started taking Cinnamon capsules about 4 months ago because of my high cholesterol. I can not get my sugar reading down below 242. Using cinnamon in or on food during pregnancy is likely perfectly safe. It appears to help as I am now controlling the sugar level to under 6. You can still enjoy the rich, warm flavor of this ancient spice. The below link will help you to identify real Cinnamon from Cassia. He has already started making dietary changes, and wants to lose more weight, but I feel that he is not eating enough. The same study confirmed lower blood sugar and triglyceride levels as well. My advice is to continue using the cinnamon sticks in your tea, and check your glucose with your meter — see if you notice any difference. Another option is to take cassia cinnamon in capsule form, taking 500 milligrams twice daily. Avoid more than a sprinkle of cassia cinnamon if you are pregnant. 5, I started taking 1000mg of cinnamon daily after the test, I will keep will keep you posted on the next test. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists. My question: Are those numbers (110-135) serious enough to increase dosage, which my doctor is intending to do. Cinnamon could possibly help but probably not enough to bring your glucose down to target range. I have been making myself a Cinnamon latte every morning use 1 teaspoon of cinnamon as that was the Chiropractors suggestion. And be sure to follow the dosing instructions on the bottle. You can try moving your cinnamon dose to earlier in the day, but I do think you should address your irregular heartbeat, first. And if it continues, please let your physician know. You can likely continue taking cinnamon, but just not in such a large amount. To lower LDL, try cutting back on saturated fat, found in red meat, cheese, butter, and whole milk. It contains a chemical called coumarin that can be toxic if taken in large quantities. All of my family members have been removed from insulin therapy, my father was the most recent about 13 months ago. America. Another way to tell if cinnamon is good is to smell it. Also, in the meantime, there is a liquid version of metformin called Riomet which you may do better with — ask your physician about this, as well. It recommends 2 pills per day, but each is 1000mg. For anyone interested, the tea is called Good Earth Original. The feeling of the heart beating hard in my chest makes it difficult to go to sleep. Always, stressed out about anxiety and fear of having it and now the blood sugar levels are high. For example, bitter melon can cause gastrointestinal distress and hemolytic anemia. Cassia cinnamon includes Chinese, Vietnamese (or Saigon), and Indonesian cinnamon. I bought some cinnamon pills, the brand is SolaRay and it is cinnamon bark (cinnamomum verum). Nowhere have I been able to find if taking the sum together have any negative effect on individual items. That being said, if you decide to take this, please let your physician know if, and also let him know if you experience any negative side effects. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses. I am not able to exercise due to spinal cord injury. For example, using olive or canola oil, eating more high-soluble fiber foods (oatmeal, beans, fruits, vegetables), switching to more poultry and fish instead of red meat, and using a margarine-like spread such as Benecol or Promise activ are ways to safely lower your cholesterol. If the glucose is 200 or higher, you likely have diabetes. Re-post: Canela Molida are the words printed under CINNAMON by McCormick Brand-Most Common in the US and available in almost all supermarkets, etc. Ask a dietitian and your doctor about possibly using a plant stanol supplement. A few weeks ago I was on vacation and did not have time for my favorite tea. Worked for a few months, then a1c shot right up. Then, try sprinkling cinnamon on cereal and toast, or in your coffee, tea, or cocoa, spread out over the day. 5 and after diet change and walking six miles a day A1C now at 5. Interestingly, diabetics with the poorest blood glucose control showed the biggest improvements with cinnamon. Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Thanks Bellydancer — good points that you bring up. thanks. I noticed a couple of weeks after taking 2 500 mg tablets a day, (the dosage required) that I was getting what I will refer to as an allergic reaction, puffy, itchy, red eyelids and under eyes. Hi abi, What are the ingredients in your tea besides cinnamon and honey. 245 seems very high to me. Am in South Africa, so hopefully will find some cinnamon capsules in local health food shop or pharmacy. Chances are you have a bottle of cinnamon in your spice cupboard. Some substances, such as cinnamon, create heat within the body due to a chemical reaction. The effect of blood glucose dropping too low in the middle of the night and then rebounding to a high level is called the Somogyi effect. My husband has suspected high glucose levels, and just tested 245. He has been putting off getting medical attention, which worries me. The doctor wanted to put me on some type of medecine and im the type of person that would rather treat something with a natural remedy rather than take a perscreption drug. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet. Cassia cinnamon is the more common type of cinnamon in this country, and this is what the study (mentioned in my posting) used. She may have had diabetes before she was actually diagnosed. Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. If you have success stories and results to share with us, please do that at: Have You Tried Honey and Cinnamon for Weight Loss. I started taking 1 gram of cinnamon per day (in capsule form with chromium), and within 1 week my fasting sugar level is between 87 and 120, and my after meal sugar is no higher than 155. Animal studies have found that there is a positive effect on blood sugar levels when treated with cinnamon. I checked with the pharmacist who I work with. I really want to take this tea for weight loss. If your LDL is as high as you indicate, though, you may need to take medicine. 39 patients were given cinnamon extract for 4 months and showed a substantial reduction in post-meal blood sugar levels and a 10% reduction in fasting blood sugar levels. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning. Perhaps you could gradually add the cinnamon back, in smaller doses, and see what happens, as well. I started taking cinnamon to help with high blood sugar levels for both my husband and I. However, it has been suggested that at very high levels cinnamon could actually lead to hypoglycemia by being over-effective1. Before I took it, I checked my sugar after everything I ate to see what spiked my sugar in the first place. It burned the lips on one of my clients while eating the cinnamon on bananas. Cinnamon is a relatively safe herb or ingredient, and does seem to have some health benefits. The researchers found that the 6-gram dose of cinnamon lowered glucose levels more than the other doses did, and in a shorter amount of time. You could also try taking a cinnamon supplement, but that should be done in conjunction with a heart-healthy diet and exercise. Does anyone know why products containing cinnamon are being discontinued. My A1C was 7. I am getting ready to start taking saigon cinnamon powder by McCormick. And my weight has not changed over the last two months, so it is not as if I changed much of anything else. In animal studies, cinnamon extract improved insulin action by increasing glucose uptake in muscles. So, it you are concerned about your sugar levels then please go for the cinnamon pills. All of these tests should be repeated a second time to confirm diabetes. I am not a believer in natural substances working very well: I tried Chromium pills, B12 pills, etc. He likely will need to start taking medicine, too. I started drinking a cup a day and found my levels dropped to 65. 9. I do have nystagmus, so it may be related to that more than the cinnamon. At high levels, coumarin can damage the liver. Ask him what your A1C is (goal is less than 7), too. I know it sounds too good and easy to be true, but I do believe it really works. You might even consider getting a home blood pressure monitor so that you can check it daily. In theory, it should work like ground cinnamon to help with blood glucose control. I take metformin and have been for the past 10 years with no problems and it actually helps to keep your weight in check unlike other diabetic meds that make you gain weight. According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas. And gvra28, I hope it works as well for you as it has for Granny. Water extracted, water soluble, no coumarin,ceylon cinnamon. My suggestion would be to first focus on your eating plan (which you may be doing already). The participants took either 1, 3, or 6 grams of cassia cinnamon or a placebo, in capsule form, for 40 days. Now I since cinnamon I am about 104 to 139 int the morning. A familiar ingredient in chai tea, cinnamon assists the digestion of fruit, milk and milk products. Instead, cinnamon seems to work on insulin receptors on cells to promote the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream. and they were basically placebos concerning blood sugar. Hello-I read in an article about cinnamon-honey drink for weight loss. Studies done with cinnamon and blood glucose used powdered, or ground, cinnamon. You very likely would receive the same benefits by using the cinnamon powder. I just put it in my mouth and drink it down. I am now 3mo pregnant and of course have gestational diabetes. I promise to share my weight loss success story as a comment to this post. So, I am positive the pain had something to do with excess sugars, seeing how fast it vanished as soon as i gave up the sweets. Has anyone else experienced a problem like this. A. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. My liver levels are also a little elevated. 9 in blood test. All of these people have been on insulin for a minimum of 8 years. Hi, I have benn drinking this cinnamon honey tea for past two days(one time). Been rather worried about the prolonged high levels. Cinnamon as such has some lipid soluable components which when taken in excess are quite toxic. This popular spice was used in ancient Egypt, China, and India for culinary and medicinal purposes, and its use has also been documented in the Bible. He has not seen a doctor yet, and is making dietary changes. Cinnamon also appears to reduce blood cholesterol and fat levels(1) and decrease blood pressure(2). Lately, for the past six months, it has been fluctuating, around 150 and up. My father and one uncle were also removed from their medications for hypercholesterolemia. The situation is different in the case of cinnamon sticks. Since then, my daily readings have all been below 100. It may last longer if you store it in the refrigerator. There are a lot of advertisements claiming that cinnamon will boost energy levels. After all as you said in your blog cinnamon has been around forever, sometimes I think people have to much information in this day and age. This means that Cassia cinnamon has 1,250 times more coumarin content than ceylon cinnamon. When my mother was first diagnosed with diabetes, she learned real quick how to check it, etc. Most of the research with cinnamon has been with people with Type 2 diabetes. The spice has a stimulating effect on the respiratory system. When I take my morning fasting blood I always was higher than any other part of the day. I just recently came across a study for a new product called Syntra-5 for type 2 diabetes. Could you pls tell me how could i find if this capsules contains coumarin or not. Excess calories are burned throughout the process of thermogenics. Cinnamon is a safe and inexpensive aromatic spice, which has been used for many years in traditional herbal medicine for treatment of type 2 diabetes. Hi Rigo, Diabetes can be diagnosed in a few different ways. Cinnamon should not be taken by people who have been prescribed blood-thinning medications like Coumarin, however, on its own, cinnamon has natural blood-thinning properties and may help to prevent blood clots. Six teaspoons of cinnamon each day sounds like a very large dose. About two hours later checked my level. Kefir is similiar to yogurt but has more live cultures in it. If that is all they have you on then you are doing good. I would not eat sometimes all day, just water or a couple of crackers, yet still sugar levels are high. could act as a carcinogen. Thanks so much for posting this very helpful information. I have another idea about the effect of cinnamon that has never been mentioned. I have bought cinnamon in Mexican markets, I have seen it in the stick form and it looks like a fine rolled up cigar, just exactly what ceylon looks like, they both not only look alike and taste alike. Mix the cinnamon with the cup of boiling water (8 oz) and let it cool a little (15 to 30 minutes). I started use cinnamon on oatmeal every morning, for over a year now. After using cinnamon on everything she ate, and taking the supplement, she discovered she is diabetic. Thank you for your comments I just want to ask a follow-up question. While you can certainly add cinnamon powder to your foods, you should also focus on other ways to lower your risk of diabetes, such as following a healthful eating plan, losing weight (if you need to), and getting regular physical activity. In reading the above, I see that in some cases cinnamon helps type 2 and pre-diabetics with their blood glucose. HOW MUCH CINNAMON AM I SUPPOSE TO TAKE IM A TYPE 2 DIABETIC MY a1c IS PRETTY BAD I WAS TAKING CAPSULES BUT NOT SURE HOW MANY TOTAKE AND HOW ABOUT THE HONEY AND CINNAMON TO LOOSE WEIGHT HOW MUCH. But please keep in mind that you can live a very healthy life with diabetes — you just need to know how to best take care of yourself. I strongly encourage you to eat with the tablet and drink a glass of water to help it dissolve in your stomach instead of dissolving on a empty stomach and then making you have heart burn of Cinnamon. However, in the study I mentioned above, subjects took much higher doses for 40 days without any adverse effects. I get good results but wonder if its safe at the level of 6 teaspoons a day. What we do know about cinnamon is that, in some studies, it helped to better control blood glucose levels. I would really appreciate if you reply me back. This means cutting back on saturated and trans fat, increasing your soluble fiber intake (oats, beans, fruits, vegetables), and switching to a heart-healthy oil like olive oil. Cinnamon has a small amount of a substance called coumarin (not coumadin) that, in larger doses, could hurt the liver. One study looked at cinnamon in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes, and there was really no effect on glycemic control. After this time, blood glucose levels dropped between 18% and 29% in all three groups that received cinnamon. Consuming large amounts of cassia can pose a risk due to its coumarin content, which is why, when buying supplements, you should look for a water-extracted variety. They contain more cinnamon than I could probably eat in food everyday. As you can see from the title the cinnamon for weight loss is combined with honey in a delicious mixture, which recipe I am just about to reveal. In fact, the PDR for Herbal Medicines states that cinnamon is used in Chinese medicine to treat amenorrhea (lack of menstruation). Amadeus maybe you should look into taking metformin in the liquid form if the pills are hard to swallow. 5 without any medication. Egyptians used it in the embalming process and to preserve meat. Cinnamon, like many foods, contains coumarin, which, in large amounts. Anyone taking large quantities daily should be using ONLY the water soluable extracts. Cinnamon reduces blood sugar, stabilizes cholesterol, and fights bacterial infections. I have been a Vegetarian for the last two years. Thanks in advance for any info you can provide. Another recent study in diabetics found similar results. It is active against Candida albicans, the fungus that causes yeast infections and thrush, and against Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that causes stomach ulcers. Some weight loss teas have herbs or other ingredients that can cause side effects. Is this the one that does not contain as much cassia. I have been diagnosed with Type II diabetes and have recently started taking the Cinnamon supplements. If the Cinnimon bottle does not have the name of the cinnimon tree on it, it might not be cinnimon they are alowed to grind up hazelnut shells and add cinnimon oil and pass it off as cinnimon. There have also been positive findings in human studies. I had gestational diabeties 2 years back and i was fine after i had baby. In the early morning hours, your liver can release glucose in response to certain hormones. The key is to start with a low dose, and increase gradually, if you need to. I am going to have a glucose tolerance test in a couple of days because of level 7. I have beed reading about cinnamon and diabetes. I started taking a cinnamon capsule twice a day about 3 years ago after reading about it in a reliable book. The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, which is a professional database of supplements, as well as the PDR for Herbal Medicine advise against using cinnamon during pregnancy and breastfeeding. I am just reading tonight the area about cinnamon. They also recommend pure raw unprocessed or uncooked honey. This was linked to lower fasting glucose levels. A study in 2005, found that following a high sugar meal, cinnamon reduced blood sugar and increased insulin levels for up to 30minutes(3). Again the heating process will kill the honey benefits. Yes, cassia is what was used in the study that I mentioned, above. Any information will help. My hope is that cinnamon usage will bring that number down considerably. Honestly, my diabetes seems so out of control, I feel like giving up trying to control it. I was prescribed glucovance to reduce the insulin intolerance problem and eventually my levels returned to normal (around 100). However, cinnamon is relatively safe, especially when used on foods or in beverages, so you could try it and see if you do notice an effect on your own glucose levels. The herbs in this supplement may very likely lower blood glucose and lipids. He has been losing weight for a year or more, so this is not a new situation. Some of the health benefits of eating cinnamon include the following. I have heard from many personal colleagues that the improvement in energy may be due to the impact on both blood glucose and cholesterol levels. While cinnamon is a relatively safe herb, there are some reported side effects, including contact dermatitis, mouth lesions, skin rash, and facial flushing. This is a repeat of above-the batteries were going bad on my keyboard and the words became gibberish. While cinnamon is relatively safe, some people may be allergic. Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. In research conducted at Copenhagen University in Denmark, patients given cinnamon powder combined with honey every morning before breakfast reported significant relief in arthritis pain after one week of treatment and could walk without pain within one month. My suggestion is to ask her to keep a record of her glucose readings and also a few days of a food record. If it really reduces the fasting blood glucose level I shall continue. The good news is that there are very few reported interactions between cinnamon and other drugs or supplements. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Physical activity may additionally help with your cholesterol. Do you know of any association of pain like this and diabetes. If we use cinnamon instead of jams, jellies, syrups or sugar our blood glucose level should naturally be lower. I have used this supplement and my glucose level drop over 20 points. It is much more stable now than it was before. I had 30% of my pancreas removed, all of my spleen, and about 5% of my stomach. You may be able to purchase this at a bookstore or on Amazon. when should i take this drink what is the receipe. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Hi linda, A type of cinnamon, called cassia cinnamon, may contain varying amounts of coumarin, a compound that may cause liver damage in high doses, at least according to animal studies. My brother told me about cinnamon a few years ago, and what it had done for him. And was the reading of 245 obtained from a blood glucose meter. All responded to the cinnamon within weeks, with blood sugar levels 20 per cent lower on average than those of a control group. Even after skipping breakfast, with 16 or more hours between meals, his reading is still 260. Thanks again Acambell, i am taking 500mg twice a day and it is a spring valley cinnamon capsules. I had been unable to lose more than the initial 18 pounds to get to my goal of a total 40 pound loss.
