Effectiveness of cinnamon in the reduction of lipid levels in people with diabetes: a randomized clinical trial

• Main Authors: José Cláudio Garcia Lira Neto (Author), Márcio Flávio Moura de Araújo (Author), Antônia Vitória Elayne Carneiro Araújo (Author), Joana Nágila Ribeiro Figueira (Author), Thatiana Araújo Maranhão (Author), Marta Maria Coelho Damasceno (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of cinnamon in reducing lipid levels in people with diabetes. Method: Randomized clinical trial of parallel groups, triple-blind, conducted in Basic Health Units in the state of Piauí in 2019. People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, between 18 and 80 years old, using oral antidiabetics, were included, and divided into two groups. The experimental group tested 3g of cinnamon for 90 days. Results: 140 people participated in the study. From these, the experimental group (n= 71) showed a reduction in mean levels of total cholesterol (p= 0.316 | CI 95% -24.9-8.1), LDL (p= 0.024 | CI 95% -29.3 -2.1) and triglycerides (p= 0.969 | 95% CI -28.6-27.5), and increased HDL (p= 0.001 | 95% CI 4.2-10.2). Conclusion: The use of 3g of cinnamon per day, for 90 days, seems to help reduce LDL values and increase HDL levels in patients with diabetes.

Item Description

1983-1447
10.1590/1983-1447.2023.20230051.en