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Does Cinnamon Help With Blood Sugar?

Lowers fasting blood sugar and HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes.

Moderate Evidence

Evidence Summary

Lowers fasting blood sugar and HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes.

Effective Dose

250–1000 mg extract or 3 g whole spice daily

Products Containing Cinnamon

Completia Diabetic
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Gosupps
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Nitro Wood™ Magnum
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KoRo Golden Drink Mix 1kg
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