Cinnamon's Effects on Digestion and Blood Sugar After a High-Fat Meal
Author Information
Author(s): Markey Oonagh, McClean Conor M, Medlow Paul, Davison Gareth W, Trinick Tom R, Duly Ellie, Shafat Amir
Primary Institution: University of Limerick
Hypothesis
Does 3 g of cinnamon delay gastric emptying and reduce postprandial glycemic and lipemic responses to a high-fat meal?
Conclusion
3 g of cinnamon did not change the postprandial response to a high-fat test meal.
Supporting Evidence
- Cinnamon did not change gastric emptying parameters.
- No significant differences were found in postprandial glucose or lipid levels.
- Cinnamon had no effect on appetite sensations or subsequent food intake.
Takeaway
Adding cinnamon to a high-fat meal didn't help with digestion or blood sugar levels.
Methodology
A single-blind randomized crossover study with nine healthy subjects assessed the effects of 3 g cinnamon on gastric emptying and metabolic responses after a high-fat meal.
Limitations
The study may have been underpowered to detect small effects.
Participant Demographics
Nine healthy subjects (3 male, 6 female; average age 26.2 years).
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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