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FaithInScienceToo

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FaithInScienceToo Contributor

...been looking into the research on Cinnamom and blood sugar levels -

[ADDING ON - Cinnamon is good ONLY for reducing blood sugar -see below ]

FYI, for those who read my prevous post about cinnamon, I have since read that the oils in the natural form contain some toxic substances, and can be stored in fat tissue - although a small amount per day of the regular stuff seems safe...so, I just ordered some water-soluable cinnamom extract for days when I don't eat cinnamon...

Also, it seems that as little as 1/4 tsp per day has a benefical effect.

Just wanted to share these links.

If you want to buy water-soluble cinnamon, just Google for it - it's pretty cheap.

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The World's Healthiest Foods: unfortunately, this site praises wheat :(

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Publix:

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CBS News:

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Medical news Today:

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VydorScope Proficient

So it only REDUCES blood sugar? Then ppl wth hypoglycemia would want to aviod it right?

FaithInScienceToo Contributor

Not sure -

I am going to Google more on it - adding 'regulation' to the search this time -

In the meantime, here is research on the USDA web site about how it helps with 'sugar-induced high blood pressure':

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Will post again when I learn more -

Gina

YES - be careful, those of you with hypoglycemia -

Found this:

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Note: There is a lot of exciting research underway evaluating the effects of cinnamon in type 2. When using cinnamon, it is important to check blood glucose frequently to make sure that it is not lowered excessively. If it is lowered too much, causing hypoglycemia (low blood glucose), contact your healthcare provider to discuss changing the dose of diabetes medications. Longer term effects on blood glucose control can be assessed by checking A1C levels.

Here's info about other spices - says cinnamon acts like insulin and others appear to 'regulate' blood sugar:

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Here is a site with very good info about hypoglycemia, in case anyone needs it - includes causes and prevention:

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VydorScope Proficient
:( I googled to,m every thing I read from a reputiable source says it lowers blood sugar. :(
FaithInScienceToo Contributor

Are you someone who suffers from hyPOglycemia?

If so...sorry cinnamon lowers it further...does your sad face mean you like cinnamon?

Do you use a glucose monitor? I am thinking about buying one, just to check my own levels, over time...

VydorScope Proficient
Are you someone who suffers from hyPOglycemia?

If so...sorry cinnamon lowers it further...does your sad face mean you like cinnamon?

Do you use a glucose monitor? I am thinking about buying one, just to check my own levels, over time...

Yes I am , Yes I do, and yes I do.

FaithInScienceToo Contributor

Well - at least you're monitoring th situation...smart!

Sorry, again, about the cinnamon thing - perhaps science will produce 'a benign' form one day!

Keep the Faith.

Gina


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tarnalberry Community Regular

Well, we have to be careful about when we're talking about diabetic induced hypoglycemia and reactive hypoglycemia - they're different and the difference is not always called out, especially when dealing with things written for diabetes.

As an aside, I cook with plenty of cinnamon (in my baked goods, for the most part), and haven't had a problem with it at all.

FaithInScienceToo Contributor

Ah - thank you for the add'l info, tarnalberry -

BTW, Vydor - I LOVE Hot Tamales...they are packed with fake cinnamon flavor ;)...in case you crave cinnamon and can 'handle' the sugar/red dye...

I am now addicted...it all started when I bought some a few months back at a gas station... :(

Gotta go cold turkey on this one...

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