Author/Authors :
Kizilaslan, Nildem Istanbul Medipol University Institute of Health Sciences - Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Turkey , Zekiye Erdem, Nihal Istanbul Medipol University School of Health Sciences - Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Turkey
Abstract :
Background.Tis study was aimed at investigating the efect of consumption of diferent amounts of cinnamon on preprandial blood
glucose (PrBG), postprandial blood glucose (PoBG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and body mass index (BMI). Methods. Tis
study was carried out on 41 healthy adult individuals.Te individuals were divided into 3 groups and monitored for 40 days.Te frst,
second, and third groups were given 1 g/day, 3 g/day, and 6 g/day cinnamon, respectively. Before the beginning of the consumption
of cinnamon, HbA1c and PrBG blood tests of the individuals were examined on an empty stomach at family practice centers. Two
hours afer these tests were carried out and breakfast, PoBG tests were performed. Results. According to the fndings of the study,
the diferences between the average weight measurements, BMI values, and HbA1c values before consumption on days 20 and 40
were not statistically signifcant in the individuals consuming 1 g, 3 g, and 6 g of cinnamon a day. Te diference between the average
PrBG measurements was found to be signifcant in the individuals consuming 6 g of cinnamon per day. Te diference between the
average PoBG measurements before consumption on days 20 and 40 was signifcant in the individuals consuming 1 g, 3 g, and 6 g
of cinnamon per day. Conclusions. In particular a 3–6 g of cinnamon consumption was found to afect certain blood parameters
of individuals positively. Terefore, it is considered to be benefcial to raise awareness of individuals to be conscious to regularly consume cinnamon.
Keywords :
Amounts , Cinnamon Consumption , Blood Glucose , Healthy Adult Individuals
