February - 2018

Ceylon Cinnamon-the research

Related Blog Posts: -The easy breakfast inclusion that also improves insulin resistance in women with PCOS -Cinnamon species-the good and the….well? Which species to avoid, for the sake of your liver! As mentioned in recent blog posts, there’s evidence to show cinnamon’s health promoting effects on blood sugar control, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular health in type 2 diabetes and PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome).(1,2) In fact, in a recent Systematic Review and Meta-

Cinnamon species-the good and the….well? Which species to avoid, for the sake of your liver!

Read the prequel to this post here! As discussed in a previous blog post, there is research to support the use of cinnamon in type two diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome.(1) But, in terms of practical inclusion of this dietary prescription, it’s very important to note that not all “cinnamons” are considered equal. The first principle of Naturopathic Medicine is do no harm. We want to reap the benefits of this dietary supplement, but not at the expense of another orga