Supplement Review 1 Cinnoman

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Cinnamon improves insulin sensitivity.
Cinnamon is an amazing spice that should be used whenever you can. It's a natural sweetener and so can be used in place of sugar, e.g. in porridge, in coffee etc etc.

* Moderates blood sugar levels, which is imperative in trying to reduce body fat.
o Cinnamon contains phytochemicals called 'chalcone polymers' that increase glucose metabolism more than 20 times the normal rate.
o These 'chalcone polymers' are also powerful antioxidants.
* Appears to mimic insulin thus increasing glucose uptake by cells.
* Cinnamon's water-soluble active ingredient is called 'cinnulin'.
o Cinnulin rebuilds the insulin receptor sites thus making you more insulin sensitive.
* Recent research has shown that cinnamon reduced triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol in people with Type II Diabetes.
o People with both Type I & II Diabetes would benefit from cinnamon's effects.
* Cinnamon also contains anthocyanins, which improve capillary function.
* It can help combat candida through the use of it's eugenol & geraniol phytochemicals; this likely due to antimicrobacterial properties of the aforementioned compounds.
* Cinnamon also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may be helpful in reducing pain and stiffness of muscles, joints, and menstrual discomfort.
* Improves digestive function by acting as a carminative (a "gas reliever").
* Cinnamon contains catechins that help relieve nausea.
* Cinnamon also appears to improve appetite.

The "Cinnamon Stick Fat Loss Trick"

1. Depending on the size, take 2-3 cinnamon sticks and break them into a large glass jug.
2. Fill the jug with boiling water, cover and leave to steep.
3. Once cooled (warm is ok) strain the liquid, discarding the solids, and store in the fridge.
4. Drink a small glass (~250ml) with each meal; up to four per day. After one to three weeks reduce intake to just one cup per day.

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