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PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: Can cinnamon control blood sugar?

9:40 am August 5, 2009, by AJC

Q: I have type 2 diabetes, and I have recently started taking cinnamon capsules to help control my blood sugar. I have been extremely pleased with the results. The metformin I was taking was never as consistent at controlling my blood sugar as the cinnamon has been. Are there any negatives to taking cinnamon?

A: Although cinnamon may work more consistently for you, there is much more research supporting the beneficial effect of metformin on blood sugar. You should make sure your doctor is aware of your regimen. When you buy your cinnamon capsules, look for a water-soluble extract such as Cinnulin PF. Cinnamon may contain a compound called coumarin that can be toxic to the liver. Because coumarin is not water-soluble, the water-based extract should be safe.

Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist and Teresa Graedon is an expert in medical anthropology and nutrition. They can be reached at 
peoplespharmacy@gmail.com.

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marge connerly

August 13th, 2009
11:45 am

I have been using powered cinnamon from the grocery in my green tea to lower my blood sugar,it is not working for me.-Will taking a low cinnamon capsule[water soluble.my doctor said 1/4 to 1/2 was okay.-do they make capsules with that amount of cinnamon in them?-also what is cinnulin pf? I now take medication for my diabetes

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September 9th, 2009
11:01 am

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lynn Azzolina

September 9th, 2009
2:42 pm

I take a capful of cinnergen in the am. It didn’t do too much for my blood sugar. I also take Natures Bounty 2000 okus chromium (2 tablets) after my evening meal. I also had a retinal occulsion and lost the sight of my right eye. This combination seems to be beneficial ( it even controls my weight) but I am worried about bleeding. Do you think that I am taking too much cinnamon? Lynn Azzolina

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August 19th, 2010
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