HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Cinnamon?

Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016

Question: I previously consulted two endocrinologists before using your service without any help for me. That is why I am using your service.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/AskDoctorInboxServlet?page=viewQuery&queryId=298031
Pls advise the appropriateness of my using cinnamon spice and its possible side effects? If so advised, what is the name of one or two of them that I may buy? An appropriate background article source is listed below.

Effects of short-term cinnamon ingestion on in vivo glucose tolerance:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1463-1326.2006.00694.x/full#publication-history

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
About Cinnamon;

Detailed Answer:
Well, there are controversial studies regarding to cinnamon effect in improving glucose level.
Evidence has shown that cinnamon may improve insulin resistance by preventing and reversing impairments in insulin signalling in skeletal muscle and in adipose tissue but it is not approved by Food and Drug Administration as a line of treatment for type 2 Diabetes.
Anyway, the dose studied to be effective without adverse reaction is 1 gr daily.
Regarding the brand name there are many, you just have to ask about cinnamon powder in pharmacy or spicy shops.
Hope the information is helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (19 hours later)

The article below tested with 5 g of cinnamon. The doctor who answered my question only suggested 1g. Which is correct for me or what is the source of the suggested daily dose of 1 g come from? Yours truly, XXXXXXX Zimmerman

Effects of short-term cinnamon ingestion on in vivo glucose tolerance:

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1463-1326.2006.00694.x/full#publication-history

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would consider ''risky'' the dose of 5 gr.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
Medscape has done a review of ten studies and the dose suggested is 1-6 gm. Having into consideration your age (the liver and renal function is supposed to get lower) i recommended the lowest dose to be as safe as possible.

possible.http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/810629

Wish you good health,
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar