Effects of Cinnamon Consumption on Glycemic Status, Lipid Profile and Body Composition in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Objective: type 2 diabetes is the most common metabolic disorderworldwide. traditional herbs and spices can be used to control bloodglucose concentrations. the objective of this study was to evaluate theeffects of the daily intake of three grams cinnamon over eight weekson glycemic status, lipid profiles and body composition in type 2diabetic patients.methods: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlledclinical trial was conducted on 44 patients with type 2 diabetes.participants were randomly assigned to take either a three g/day cinnamon supplement (n=22) or a placebo (n=22) for eightweeks. weight, height, body fat mass and systolic and diastolicblood pressure were measured at baseline and after intervention.the fasting blood glucose, insulin, hba1c, total cholesterol, ldlc, hdl c, apo lipoprotein a i and b were measured at baselineand endpoint.results: from 44 subjects participated in this study 37 completedthe study. there were no significant differences in baselinecharacteristics, dietary intake and physical activity between groups.in the treatment group, the levels of fasting blood glucose, hba1c,triglyceride, weight, bmi and body fat mass decreased significantlycompared to baseline, but not in placebo group. no significantdifferences were observed in glycemic status indicators, lipidprofile and anthropometric indicators between the groups at theend of intervention.conclusion: these data suggest that cinnamon may have amoderate effect in improving glycemic status indicators.