Local research highlights positive impact of cinnamon on blood sugar
View(s):A clinical trial conducted by Sri Lankan researchers has shown that a standardized extract of Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), known as CeyCinnXTM, lowers blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
The study was carried out by researchers from RemediumOne and the Clinical Trials Unit of the University of Kelaniya, in collaboration with Dr. Dimuthu Muthukuda, Consultant Endocrinologist at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital. The trial is the largest study to date examining the benefits of Ceylon Cinnamon extracts in diabetes management, RemediumOne said in a media release.
The trial found that participants who consumed a daily dose of the Ceylon Cinnamon extract, CeyCinnXTM, had a reduction in fasting blood sugar over 12 weeks compared to those who did not receive the supplement. While the extract also showed a potential to lower LDL cholesterol (also known as bad cholesterol), this effect was not statistically significant over 12 weeks.
The study confirmed that the extract was well tolerated, with no adverse effects reported. These findings support the medicinal value of compounds found in Ceylon Cinnamon and indicate the need for further research.
Given the increasing burden of diabetes, natural interventions like Ceylon Cinnamon extracts could offer a safe option for blood sugar management. The researchers emphasise that further studies are needed to explore the long-term benefits and optimal dosing of such extracts.
The full study findings are available in PLoS ONE and can be accessed at: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0317904.
While the trial was sponsored by SDS Spices (Pvt) Ltd, the company had no role in the study’s design, data collection, or analysis, ensuring the integrity of the research findings, the statement added.
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