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Is All Cinnamon Created Equally?
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Many are aware that Cinnamon has some blood sugar friendly qualities, but the (headlines) on the internet don't do a deep dive into the product itself.

Cinnamon has at least been known/used since the times of Ancient Egypt - over 4000 years ago.

There is two (types/strains) of Cinnamon currently available.

The Cinnamon you typically find in the baking aisle at the grocery store is "Cassia" (Cinnamomum Aromaticum) .

Cassia contains a substance called Coumarin which can be "toxic to humans"… read more

posted November 8, 2021
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Cinnamon from a Health store might assure organic quality. Cinnamon research has been shown to balance blood sugar levels. Cinnamon coming from countries could vary in potency/mg. Users generally don't have info. on public media, to be aware. Before using consult with your doctor about drugs interference!

posted November 8, 2021
A DiabetesTeam Member

GrahamLamb: I will leave you with a website where you can examine details and information about spices. www.myspicesage.com
Cinnamon will lower your blood sugar. But, personally from my work on portion control is where my greatest reduction on my A1C has had the greatest success.. AND If you need a little "magic" to bring blood sugar down and quickly try using "Marshmallow Root powder" It's tasteless and even more effective.
You'll find it on the above mentioned site.

posted November 8, 2021
A DiabetesTeam Member

What category is organic ground cinnamon? Are the organic spices (cinnamon) better than “Cassia”? “Ceylon”?
I’m just curious as I started purchasing organic spices, including cinnamon thinking its better than “Cassia”. I didn’t do my homework first and I don’t want to be consuming even a small amount of the Coumarin.

posted November 8, 2021
A DiabetesTeam Member

I was wondering about the Ceylon cinnamon I was going to get it but was worried 😟 so thank you again for clarifying that God bless you 🙏

posted November 9, 2021
A DiabetesTeam Member

Diabetes, be careful of diet changes. Although the body is not mechanical, it is a sophisticated organic system, works like a gearbox. The latter I terribly ignorant understanding. This becomes evident as we get older body does behave as our mind/intelligence wants!
Smile and accept with gratitude.

posted November 9, 2021

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