LesH
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Are the capsules any better than cinnamon powder?
Obviously powder sprinkled on food or drink tastes better
Obviously powder sprinkled on food or drink tastes better
I read about this a while ago and checked my own source at the dear old Co-op. It's not expensive and says "packed in France using cinnamon from Sri Lanka", so already the supply chain is lengthening, making true sources more difficult to trace (remember horse meat?). However, I like using it in my porridge groats and in some meat recipes like tagine so I'll carry on. I was also told it curbs the craving for sugar.Be careful with Cinnamon, especially the variety commonly sold in supermarkets because it is Cassia Cinnamon and it contains Coumarin which is a liver toxin and anticoagulant ... Of the four varieties of bark sold under the name of cinnamon, the safest is cinnamon verum (Sri Lanka cinnamon) which contains a very negligible amount of coumarin. Unfortunately, if you can find it, it is very expensive.
Be careful with Cinnamon, especially the variety commonly sold in supermarkets because it is Cassia Cinnamon and it contains Coumarin which is a liver toxin and antocoagulant.
A teaspoon of cassia cinnamon a day is above the level thought to be safe for the amount of coumarin it contains. Anyone who is already on any anticoagulant should not take cinnamon as a supplement because it can increase the risk of internal bleeding. Coumarin is also a known carcinogen and has been banned from use in tobacco products and perfumes. In the small amounts normally used in cooking and baking, cassia cinnamon is thought to be relatively safe.
Of the four varieties of bark sold under the name of cinnamon, the safest is cinnamomum verum (Sri Lanka cinnamon) which contains a very negligible amount of coumarin. Unfortunately, if you can find it, it is very expensive. I've tried it as a supplement and found it didn't produce the reduction in blood glucose claimed by the quackery of Dr. Mercola, and Dr. Oz and all the others. It was certainly not worth the £14 for a bottle of 60 capsules.
Having said all that, I still like cinnamon in my oatbran porridge and on my yoghurt, I just don't use more than needed to flavour my food.
I recently bought the capsules from the site shop. My morning BGs have always been high, no matter what I do, so trying this in desperation. I've taken one before breakfast for about 4 mornings now, so still very early, but there has been no effect so far. Having read the threads here I wish I hadn't bothered!
I have been using Saigon Cinnamon for quite a long time and have used a lot recently as I have had very high blood sugar for a week or two. I did read that it could thin your blood and therefore you have to be careful with it. Due to circumstances beyond my control I have not taken tablets at all yet. I live abroad and It took me a week to get a medical appointment and then my tablets had to be ordered ! My blood sugar had reached 27 so I have taken lots of supplements over the last two weeks to bring it down. The thing that works best for me is chopped almonds. They are such a good snack. I also put a tiny bit of cider apple vinegar in a glass of warm water in the morning. I also bought some Green Doc Blood sugar control tablets which contain bitter melon extract and chrom. My blood sugar today was 15.7 so something is working. I am due to see the doctor tomorrow to discuss tablets. I have been told i will be given Gliclazide but I am not keen as I have an awful fear of Hypo's I am a great fan of treating ailments with natural products if possible but accept that I will have to take tablets at some point soon.
I read about this a while ago and checked my own source at the dear old Co-op. It's not expensive and says "packed in France using cinnamon from Sri Lanka", so already the supply chain is lengthening, making true sources more difficult to trace (remember horse meat?). However, I like using it in my porridge groats and in some meat recipes like tagine so I'll carry on. I was also told it curbs the craving for sugar.
Anyway I like making things with as many little jars from the spice rack as possible
Cinnamon is considered very good for BG control. Anyone every tried cinnamon spiced cake? It is yummy
Hello Mogzilian I bought the Green Doc blood sugar control tablets in a German Pharmacy. They seem very popular over here.
I can't find any information on the box to say which type of Chromium it is but perhaps if you google it they will have more information.
To be honest I have been experimenting with lots of different things but chopped almonds bring my BS down a lot and quite quickly.
I bought some Ceylon Cinnamon recently from Amazon but it smells really peculiar so I haven't used any of it.
I know the Saigon Cinnamon can thin your blood so it needs to be used sparingly. I need to do some more research to check that it is actually safe as some people have read that some cinnamons can cause liver problems.
interesting study shows that low dosage (1-6g) daily of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) may be beneficial: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/26/12/3215.full
hi @mogzilian, thanks for that. Do you have any links to some peer reviewed research on this?Do some research as Cassia in large quantities can be bad for you. Better stick to Zeylonica AKA True Cinnamon
hi @mogzilian, thanks for that. Do you have any links to some peer reviewed research on this?
great, thank you.Sorry for taking so long... there is an article here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/260430.php
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