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Cinnamon may improve PCOS markers.

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Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices! And today we’re talking about its potential effects on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

PCOS is the #1 hormonal and metabolic disorder among women of reproductive age. (McCook et al) One very common characteristic is irregular menstrual cycles and/or anovulatory cycles.

There are many other sympt0ms that someone with PCOS may experience.

↝Weight gain

↝Difficulty losing weight

↝Insulin resistance

↝Hyperinsulinemia

↝Type 2 diabetes

↝High triglycerides

↝Abnormal HDL/LDL elves

↝High luteinizing hormone (LH) levels

↝High anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levels

Enter cinnamon, an herb that has been used as a flavor agent and a traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Various research studies have shown that cinnamon can improve metabolic markers in women with PCOS, including:

↬Improving menstrual regularity

↬Improving ovulation regularity

↬Reducing AMH levels

↬Reducing BMI

↬Reducing fasting blood sugar levels

↬Reducing insulin levels

↬Reducing total and LDL cholesterol

↬Increasing HDL cholesterol

↬Reducing triglyceride levels

Talk about a super herb!

One thing common across all of the studies is that more research is needed to determine the exact type and amount of cinnamon that will yield the best results.

I have some great cinnamon-forward recipes coming out in my recipe guide soon. Stay tuned! :)

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Not medical advice.

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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.

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References


Borzoei, A. Rafraf, M. Asghari-Jafarabadi, M. (2018). Cinnamon improves metabolic factors without detectable effects on adiponectin in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Retrieved from: https://apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/APJCN/27/3/556.pdf.

Borzoei, A. Rafraf, M. Niromanesh, S. Farzadi, L.Narimani, F. Doostanf, F. (2018). Effects of cinnamon supplementation on antioxidant status and serum lipids in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755995/.

Gruenwald, J. Freder, J. Armbruester, N. (2010). Cinnamon and health. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20924865/.

Hajimonfarednejad, M. Nimrouzi, M. Heydari, M. Zarshenas, M.M. Raee, M.J. Jahromi, B.N. (2018). Insulin resistance improvement by cinnamon powder in polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29250843/.

Hendrickson-Jack, L. (2019). The Fifth Vital Sign. Fertility Friday Publishing.

Heshmati, J. Sepidarkish, M. Morvaridzadeh, M. Farsi, F. Tripathi, N. Razavi, M. Rezaeinejad, M. (2020). The effect of cinnamon supplementation on glycemic control in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Retrieved from: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jfbc.13543.

Heydarpour, F. Hemati, N. Hadi, A. Moradi, S. Mohammadi, E. Farzaei, M.H. (2020). Effects of cinnamon on controlling metabolic parameters of polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32151755/.

Jazani, A.M. Doost Azgomi, H.N. Doost Azgomi, A.N. Doost Azgomi, R.N. (2019). A comprehensive review of clinical studies with herbal medicine on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6895349/.

Kort, D.H. Lobo, R.A. (2014). Preliminary evidence that cinnamon improves menstrual cyclicity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Retrieved from: https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(14)00446-3/fulltext

Maleki, V. Faghfouri, A.H. Fard Tabrizi, F.P. Moludi, J. Saleh-Ghadimi, S. Jafari-Vayghan, H. Qaisar, S.A. (2021). Mechanistic and therapeutic insight into the effects of cinnamon in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8502340/.

 

 

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