Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Cinnamon Protects Against Diabetes
Cinnamon may help to prevent or avert development of type 2 diabetes, according to research led by the US Department of Agriculture. In a study of 22 obese people with pre-diabetes (elevated blood sugar that indicates progression toward diabetes), 250 milligrams of a cinnamon extract, twice daily, was compared to a placebo. Among those taking cinnamon for 12 weeks, blood sugar dropped significantly and blood pressure and body fat decreased slightly.
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Exercise is an absolutely essential factor in controlling diabetes, and without it, you’re unlikely to get this disease under control. Exercise is one of the fastest and most powerful ways to lower your insulin and leptin resistance.
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