According to a study in DIABETES CARE, researchers randomly assigned 60 type 2 diabetics to consume 1, 3 or 6 grams of cinnamon or a placebo daily for 40 days in capsule form. Those taking cinnamon experienced a significant drop in glucose, LDL total cholesterol and triglycerides, despite no changes with the placebo group. Cinnamon appears to enhance the efficiency of insulin and helps fat cells recognize and respond to the hormone. One gram equals slightly less than ΒΌ tsp. of cinnamon.
