Cinnamon in glycaemic control: Systematic review and meta analysis

Rajadurai Akilen; Amalia Tsiami; Devasenan Devendra; Nicola Robinson

doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2012.04.003

10.1016/j.clnu.2012.04.003

Cinnamon in glycaemic control: Systematic review and meta analysis

, ..., Nicola Robinson

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Clinical Nutrition

6.30

Volume: 31, Issue: 5, Pages: 609 - 615

Published: Oct 1, 2012

Abstract

Background & aims Cinnamon seems to be highly bioactive, appearing to mimic the effect of insulin through increased glucose uptake in adipocytes and skeletal muscles. This systematic review and Meta analysis examined the effect of cinnamon on glycaemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted from the earliest possible date through to 01 August 2011. Search terms included free text...