Unlock Cinnamon’s Sugar-Taming Secret
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted March 18, 2024
The sweet and spicy aroma of cinnamon conjures up fond memories of holiday baking.
Or perhaps eating a delicious hot steaming bowl of oatmeal on a cold winter morning comes to mind.
But the truth is, cinnamon offers so much MORE than flavor alone.
In fact, anyone carrying around some extra weight… or who has received a warning from their doctor about keeping an eye on rising blood sugar levels… should add a bottle of cinnamon to their medicine cabinet.
Here’s why…
Modern research reveals this ancient spice could be the key to reversing the rapidly growing diabetes epidemic.
In a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers concluded that taking cinnamon supplements significantly lowers blood sugar levels in people who are overweight or obese and folks with prediabetes.
Participants taking four grams of cinnamon daily saw DRAMATIC decreases in fasting plasma glucose and insulin levels—two key risk factors for developing diabetes.
The potent health benefits of cinnamon lie in its rich supply of antioxidant polyphenols, including unique bioactive compounds like cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and numerous inflammation-fighting flavonoids.
These potent antioxidants can fight systemic inflammation, protect cells from oxidative damage, and significantly improve sensitivity to insulin (the hormone that regulates blood sugar).
Cinnamon compounds work in several ways to lower blood sugar in people with obesity, prediabetes, or diabetes. They…
- activate critical enzymes involved in sugar and carbohydrate metabolism
- boost insulin signaling and sensitivity so that the hormone can work more efficiently to shuttle glucose out of the bloodstream and into cells that need it for energy
- help preserve and regenerate insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas
- reduce oxidative damage and inflammation, underlying factors behind chronic insulin resistance
Of course, diet and lifestyle changes should be your FIRST line of defense. But adding cinnamon, with its complex blend of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, to your regular routine is a natural next step.
Whether sprinkled in your morning oatmeal, coffee, cottage cheese, plain Greek yogurt, or taking a supplement, a daily dose of cinnamon could be the key to better blood sugar control.
It’s an inexpensive, accessible, and side-effect-free weapon in the battle to stem the global diabetes epidemic.
P.S. Common food additive SABOTAGES blood sugar. Here’s what to look for.
Source:
“Effect of cinnamon spice on continuously monitored glycemic response in adults with prediabetes: a 4-week randomized controlled crossover trial,” The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 26 January 2024, doi. org / 10.1016 /j. ajcnut. 2024.01.008
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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