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Cinnamon species

The different species of cinnamon, including cassia and Ceylon, and their varying effects on health.

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Jan 25, 2026
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What are the risks and benefits of using cinnamon supplements to improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes?

have signal of modest benefit for fasting glucose, insulin sensitivity and some lipid measures in people with , but trial results are inconsistent and effects on HbA1c are generally small and not unif...

Jan 27, 2026
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How do cinnamon dose, species (Cinnamomum cassia vs. C. verum), and extract standardization affect glycemic outcomes in trials?

Clinical trials and systematic reviews show that can lower fasting glucose in some studies, typically at gram-level doses (1–6 g/day), but effects on HbA1c and post‑prandial glucose are inconsistent a...