A spike in blood sugar after each meal is one of the causes of fatigue, cramps, and can lead to prediabetes or type 2 diabetes in the long run.
According to Hopkins Medicine, adding cinnamon to your daily diet is one of the most appreciated natural methods in slowing down carbohydrate absorption and improving insulin sensitivity.
Research from OnlyMyHealth shows that the active ingredients in cinnamon help increase insulin efficiency, while reducing fasting blood sugar levels. study participants who consumed about half to one teaspoon of cinnamon coffee per day for a short time observed better insulin response levels after meals high in starch.
Cinnamon is also mentioned in the Times of India article as one of the Indian spices that is effective in controlling blood sugar. Accordingly, when using cinnamon in porridge, oatmeal, tea or sprinkled on fruit, the possibility of blood sugar being "pushed up" after eating will be significantly reduced.
However, experts warn that cinnamon is not a "replacement" but is just a supplement. The use of cinnamon should be accompanied by a balanced diet (reducing refined starch, sugar), regular exercise and controlling portion sizes.
In addition, you should choose good quality cinnamon (for example Ceylon cinnamon) because Cassia cinnamon contains a lot of coumarin, if consumed in excess, it can harm the liver.
