Diabetes is now a rampant problem in today’s society: many do not know, however, that a very common spice can help prevent it.
It is a disease that, depending on the type or severity, can affect you throughout your life. Today, diabetes is increasingly common, even among young people, and immediate prevention and diagnosis of the disease is needed.
By now, research has made great strides in treatment but the increase in cases of obesity, including childhood obesity, is greatly affecting the percentage of sick people, especially in the Western world. Some natural supplements can help us to prevent this condition or help lower blood glucose levels.
In the past we talked about the properties of broad beans and sunflower seeds, but today we want to expose the benefits of a very common, good and also versatile spice: cinnamon.
Diabetes, all the wondrous benefits of cinnamon
There are many positive aspects that the consumption of cinnamon brings, in addition to the slightly spicy but sweet taste that almost everyone agrees. In the case of diabetes, cinnamon has revealed an important capacity for lower glucose levels in the blood.
This aspect is fundamental since the greatest danger that derives from diabetes is precisely that of the uncontrolled increase in blood sugar levels due to a deficiency of the hormone insulin. Cinnamon fails, especially in small quantities, to cope with the task of insulin but can be a valuable aid according to a study published in the American Journal of Translational Research, in 2011.
According to this study, the properties against diabetes derive from two substances contained in cinnamon: cinnamaldehyde and quercetin. There are many other, however, the benefits demonstrated by this spice.
Cinnamon turned out to be antimicrobial, an antioxidant, useful against flu symptoms and also as a remedy against flatulence. Cinnamon oil is also used as a herbal medicine to treat oral infections and digestive problems. The powder, on the other hand, is also a useful supplement for hers neuroprotective properties.
Diabetes is not a disease to be underestimated, especially when it comes to a chronic condition. In that case the sick person can request, in Italy, a monthly allowance from the state, here’s how.
The information reported in this article is for informational purposes only and reports scientific studies published in medical journals. Therefore they do not replace the consultation of a doctor or a specialist and should not be considered suitable for formulating diagnoses or treatments.