Cinnamon

lms1220

Ive heard a small amount per day speeds up metabolism... is there any truth to this?

oldernotwiser

Weight Reducer – Cinnamon apparently has the effect of thinning your blood thereby increasing blood circulation. Increased blood flow generally boosts your metabolism which is why it may be helpful in weight loss. This blood thinning property of Cinnamon also helps it in acting as an anti clotting agent especially for those suffering from heart disease. However care must be taken to NOT to take it with other blood thinning medication. The main ingredient that causes your blood to thin is Coumarin which is present in high doses in Cassia Cinnamon (4%) but not in Ceylon Cinnamon (0.04%). However Coumarin causes liver damage. So taking Cassia Cinnamon for weight loss may end up causing liver damage.

Since Cinnamon increases insulin's capacity to metabolize sugar - cinnamon may help reduce hunger pains and sugar cravings, which could help reduce weight. Especially those who have diabetes and find it hard to lose weight. This article cites Dr. Greenburg of Tufts University as saying it holds promising possibilities for weight loss..

This and other benefits from cinnamon, such as, lowered cholesterol and blood sugar are still considered inconclusive by most medical professionals although there are some promising indicators. I use about 1 gram in my morning protein shake for the flavor and possible health benefits.

JustineMarie21

If this is true then my metabolizm must be SPEEDING ! I love cinnamon and I must say I eat about 2 tablespoons a day and put it on everything ! I also heard it levels out your insulin levels if you eat it with something high in sugar.

lms1220

I just put it in with my nutribullet smoothie! Along with almonds, kale,spinach, a pear, and almond milk. Even if it has no effect it tastes great!