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In addition to being used as a spice, cinnamon has a large number of medical records in ancient and modern China and abroad. Even today, related research has not stopped. It was mentioned in the scientific research journal “Journal of Future Foods” published in June 2022, Ceylon cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon) has the effect of relieving the complications of type 2 diabetes, mainly due to the high concentration of “chromium” in its extract.
Written by = Li Yiwen
Cinnamon is an unfamiliar existence. In the past countless years, in addition to its unique flavor, it is often used as a flavor ingredient, and medicinal is also a common form of record in books. From the past to the present, uninterrupted research results have been confirmed one after another. , Cinnamon is rich in a variety of functional compounds, which have preventive effects on the risk of cancer, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia and other diseases.
Now, the latest scientific research from the Journal of Future Foods published in June 2022 mentions that Ceylon cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon）It has the effect of alleviating the complications of type 2 diabetes, and will make an important contribution to the alleviation of type 2 diabetes in the future.
New study finds cinnamon may ease complications of type 2 diabetes
Long a member of the world’s most commonly consumed spice, cinnamon has been used as a spice and herb in Asian countries. Cinnamon comes from the inner layer of the bark, and this tropical plant has two main branches:C. zeylanicum、Cinnamon cassiaIn addition to being used as the main part, leaves, flowers, fruits, and even rhizomes have a history of medicinal use or cooking. The main planting areas are distributed in Southeast Asia, China, Australia and other places.
In the traditional medicine of Hinduism and Buddhism “Ayurveda”, cinnamon is believed to be helpful for diseases of the respiratory tract, digestive system and gynecology. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already announced that cinnamon falls within the scope of GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) standards. To meet the standards, there must be sufficient quantitative and qualitative scientific evidence to demonstrate its role in traditional medicine and modern science. have proven to be of great value.
So, why does Ceylon cinnamon have the effect of relieving the complications of type 2 diabetes?
Ceylon cinnamon can relieve diabetes because of its high concentration!
Cinnamon contains many active ingredients, and the active ingredients in each part are also different. In medical clinical experiments, cinnamon and its extracts do have therapeutic effects on diabetic patients. According to the results of in vitro experiments in the research section, it was found that because cinnamon extract contains a high concentration of the known insulin enhancer “chromium”, it was also found that this type of extract can also provide relief for people who are prone to hyperglycemia after meals, thereby achieving The effect of stabilizing blood sugar.
Research has confirmed that whether such substances are used as food additives or pharmaceutical ingredients in the future, they have the opportunity to become a new solution for blood sugar-related diseases in the future, and also add to the medicinal effects of cinnamon.
Reviewing Editor: Lin Yuting
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▶Ceylon cinnamon: a versatile ingredient for futuristic diabetes management