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Posted by qqqsimmons on January 20, 2007, at 17:31:48
for whoever asked about cinnamon, it seems i overdid it and have had very low blood sugar the past two days...
it stinks...
Posted by Glydin on January 20, 2007, at 19:18:39
In reply to Re: Cinnamon, posted by qqqsimmons on January 20, 2007, at 17:31:48
I am very much interested in it.
Do you have an idea of the fine line between "okay" and "overdo" on amount?Sorry about the hypogly....
Posted by fayeroe on January 21, 2007, at 10:48:07
In reply to Re: Cinnamon » qqqsimmons, posted by Glydin on January 20, 2007, at 19:18:39
> I am very much interested in it.
> Do you have an idea of the fine line between "okay" and "overdo" on amount?
>
> Sorry about the hypogly....Glydin, i looked and looked and found this.
Cinnamon is a plant that has a variety of uses among many different cultures, from spicing up foods to deterring germs from growing. There are actually two main forms of cinnamon that are commonly found in foods. The first, Cinnamomum verum, also known as “true” cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon, is commonly used in sweet pastries. On the other hand, Cinnamomum cassia, also known as cassia, Chinese cinnamon or “bastard” cinnamon, is used as a stronger spice in a variety of foods. In fact, it is cassia-based cinnamon that is often seen on the grocery shelves and is most often cheaper than true cinnamon.
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Much of the information publicized about cinnamon mostly concerns its role in lowering blood sugar in diabetes. Proanthrocyanidin, an active molecule in cinnamon, functions by activating the insulin receptor within the cell, therefore enabling the cell to use glucose for its energy. During some of these studies, scientists also found evidenct that, along with lowering glucose levels, cinnamon may also lower lipid levels.
What Have the Studies Proven?
A study conducted in 2003 noted that a daily intake of one-half teaspoon (1 gram) of cassia cinnamon not only lowered blood sugar levels in type II diabetics, it also significantly lowered LDL (low density lipoprotein, “bad” cholesterol) and triglyceride levels. High-density lipoprotein (HDL, the “good” cholesterol) was not affected by cinnamon in this study. However, more recent studies have concluded that consuming cinnamon does not change your cholesterol levels.
What Do the Results Mean?The research conducted on cinnamon so far has not conclusively proven that it can lower cholesterol levels. Therefore, more studies are needed to determine how effective cinnamon would be in lowering cholesterol, which type of cinnamon to use, and the amount needed to lower cholesterol levels. Most of the studies used cassia cinnamon in their experiments, so it would probably be useful to see if true cinnamon was any different in lowering cholesterol levels. Additionally, the form of cinnamon may make a difference. For instance, some studies have used a powdered form of cinnamon, whereas other studies have used an extract of cinnamon.
this may not help you, but at least there is a dosage in it. everything i found said it lowers your blood sugar............take care, pat
Posted by Glydin on January 21, 2007, at 11:54:51
In reply to Re: Cinnamon, posted by fayeroe on January 21, 2007, at 10:48:07
Thank ya dear.
Posted by Declan on January 21, 2007, at 14:39:01
In reply to Re: Cinnamon » fayeroe, posted by Glydin on January 21, 2007, at 11:54:51
I was told (nutritional doctor) one eigth of a teaspoon. This seemed way too little for me. One cinnamon quill seemed about right.
How do you know if you've had too much?
I quite like cinnamon quills to chew on.
Posted by qqqsimmons on January 21, 2007, at 19:15:07
In reply to Re: Cinnamon, posted by Declan on January 21, 2007, at 14:39:01
i think you've had too much when either you have an unnaturally unsatiable appetite, or you pass out...
luckily i only experienced the former. i probably went from eating 2500 cals per day to 3500 at least...
maybe folks should stay under one teaspoon for anyone if they aren't diabetic or testing their blood sugar regularly...
Posted by dessbee on January 26, 2007, at 9:29:38
In reply to Re: Cinnamon, posted by qqqsimmons on January 20, 2007, at 17:31:48
It's my experience as well that cinnamon is quite potent in lowering blood glucose.
If you take to much it may actually make you crave sugar due to low blood glucose.
Posted by guardianangel on January 26, 2007, at 13:12:07
In reply to Re: Cinnamon, posted by dessbee on January 26, 2007, at 9:29:38
Its supposed to be used to help overcome insulin resistance in syndromes like Type II diabetes mellitus or Non-insulin dependent diabetes
A cinnamon water extract increases insulin sensitivity x 20, dosage is about 1/2 teaspoon, a 1g dosage triggers a 20% drop in glucose so work in multiples of a gram, 1,3 6g have been tested which all lower blood glucose in the same way -this will also raise your metabolism and locomotion...
Posted by Declan on January 26, 2007, at 23:25:35
In reply to Re: Cinnamon, posted by guardianangel on January 26, 2007, at 13:12:07
Sounds interesting, I've needed something like that all day, yet I fear cinnamon won't do it for me.
Posted by qqqsimmons on January 27, 2007, at 11:44:14
In reply to Re: Cinnamon, posted by guardianangel on January 26, 2007, at 13:12:07
ok, maybe i can handle 1/2 teaspoon...i would love to increase insulin sensitivity 20x.
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