Cinnamon may cut risk of heart disease
Cinnamon may cut risk of heart disease
- Researchers led by Vijaya Juturu from OmniActive Health Technologies in the US’ Morristown fed rats cinnamon supplements for 12 weeks along with a high-fat diet.
The results revealed that the rats weighed less and had less belly fat and healthier levels of sugar, insulin and fat in their blood — leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases — compared to those who did not receive cinnamon with their high-fat foods.
- Researchers led by Vijaya Juturu from OmniActive Health Technologies in the US’ Morristown fed rats cinnamon supplements for 12 weeks along with a high-fat diet.
The results revealed that the rats weighed less and had less belly fat and healthier levels of sugar, insulin and fat in their blood — leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases — compared to those who did not receive cinnamon with their high-fat foods.