Reduce Levels of Blood Sugar
Cinnamon is also well known for containing many blood-sugar-lowering properties. In addition to its beneficial results on insulin resistance, this spice could also reduce blood sugar levels by a few other mechanisms. Firstly, it has been linked to a decreased glucose amount which enters the bloodstream after each meal. It achieves this by affecting different digestive enzymes that slow down the breakdown of carbs in the digestive tract. Secondly, a compound in this ingredient could work on cells by imitating insulin to improve the uptake of glucose. The recommended amount of cinnamon to get these results is from 0.5 to 2 teaspoons or 1 to 6 grams each day. [11]
