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.