The cinnamon, also known as cinnamomo, is an evergreen tree belonging to the family of Lauracee, such as sassafras, camphor and avocado. The history of cinnamon has very ancient origins. The Greeks and Latins used it as medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, while the Indian Ayurvedic tradition wants it to be useful against arthritis and diarrhea. More recently, however, the rumor has spread that cinnamon also has the ability to lower the glycemia that is, the level of sugars present in the blood. But it is true that cinnamon lowers blood sugar? Within this article we will answer this and other questions.
Does Eating Cinnamon Lower Your Blood Sugar?
Well yes, cinnamon also has this property, the best way to take it would be to dissolve this spice inside the water and then drink it. In this way we will reduce the level of sugars in the blood thus also lowering the blood sugar levels. The optimal dose daily is 6 grams of cinnamon, that is, a teaspoon a day, significantly reducing the blood sugar levels of people suffering from type 2 diabetes. These benefits are possible thanks to a active principle present in cinnamon, MHCP, a soluble compound of water and polyphenol, which has similar effects to those insulin and activates the receptors by acting in synergy with the hormone that metabolizes glucose. Some studies have revealed that if you drink water with cinnamon for two weeks, we can reduce the blood sugar level by 20%.
How to prepare cinnamon water
It could be very useful to prepare water and cinnamon at home so that you can always have this effective natural remedy for you lower blood sugar. In order to do this, all we have to do is boil 250 ml. of water and pour it into a cup containing a stick of cinnamon. We will have to leave the cinnamon to infuse for about 10 minutes covering the cup with a saucer so that it does not evaporate the aroma of the spice. After that we will have to filter the drink to remove the pieces of the cinnamon stick. Who doesn’t love the aroma of cinnamon can sweeten the drink with brown cane sugar or with a little bit of miele. Or you could spice it up by adding a slice of lemon o di Orange. If you prefer to drink it cold you can add half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a 0.75 cl bottle of natural water, shake the bottle and use it as plain water flavored with cinnamon.
The benefits of cinnamon
In addition to lowering blood sugar, cinnamon, also has others benefits for the organism. For example, it fights constipation and constipation, improves circulation, helps against joint pain. Cinnamon can help fight varicose veins and is an excellent brain stimulant that strengthens memory and concentration. Cinnamon water stimulates the sense of satiety thus helping those on a diet to eat less. Cinnamon water helps the intestine by counteracting the formation of gas and preventing flatulence and meteorism. Finally, cinnamon water is an excellent energizer and can be used as energy drink for those suffering from chronic fatigue and exhaustion.
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