more on cinnamon....
Benji49
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I've started doing some more research on the whole benefits of cinnamon issue. I still haven't come across anything that mentioned MS in particular but there seems to be a few medical claims that have been researched by top institutes. These seem to all agree that 1/2 tsp of cinnamon a day will help lower sugar levels and may help stabilise insulin in type 2 diabetes. There is one study that I haven't looked into yet that says there is a benefit to cognitive problems. I'll get more into that one later - and while I'm at it I'll give you all the links so you can read for yourselves. :ohwell: Can't believe I forgot to write them down.
:flowerforyou: Anyway the thing that stood out was: The cinnamon we get most often in Canada and USA is the Chinese variety "cassia". This is not the one that has the benefits. The one we need to look for is the Ceylon Cinnamon "cinnamon zeylanicum" which we should be able to get in ethnic food stores or health food stores. The stuff we buy in the containers marked cinnamon is usually not Ceylon (at least in these 2 countries). :flowerforyou:
:flowerforyou: Anyway the thing that stood out was: The cinnamon we get most often in Canada and USA is the Chinese variety "cassia". This is not the one that has the benefits. The one we need to look for is the Ceylon Cinnamon "cinnamon zeylanicum" which we should be able to get in ethnic food stores or health food stores. The stuff we buy in the containers marked cinnamon is usually not Ceylon (at least in these 2 countries). :flowerforyou:
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I hit the send button too fast! There are also side effects - always make sure you check with the doc/pharmacist before adding cinnamon to any meds you are taking.
- Cinnamon may also thin the blood - if you are on any type of blood thinner medication or you have a heart condition you could be doing more harm than good. Talk to the doc first.
- Same thing goes for diabetics who are taking medication to lower blood sugars - you can lower them too much. Again, check it out first.
I'm not a medical type at all - I just like researching things before I jump.0 -
http://rushnews.rush.edu/2011/06/22/potential-impact-of-cinnamon-on-ms-studied/
This link is what I based the decision to take cinnamon daily. I think you're right, there is not any real evidence yet but for me if it is being researched that is a pretty good start. I am meeting with my neurologist on Wednesday for a follow up and plan to ask him about it. Thanks for looking into this more.0 -
Thanks for the links
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