Cinnamon. What is your dosage?

[teegra05]

I have been off met for 2 months now and want to try cinnamon instead. Actually, my RE told me to try cinnamon. He just cannot recommend the dosage because cinnamon is not FDA approved and he does not have much experience with it.

I am wondering how much are you taking. I read somewhere that therapeutic dosage is between 2 and 3 gramms. Thank you.

[Gen224]

I am taking 2000mg with each meal (I only get hungry 2 times per day), so a total of 4000mg. It seems to be working well for me! :)

[Missdowndazed]

I have seen this in another forum.. what exactly does cinnamon do? How does it help? And is it good to use it while on met?

[Kittenpurr]

This thread will answer all your questions ;)

http://www.pcosupport.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5368

[littledragon804]

10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon from the health diaries network

1. Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.

2. Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.

3. In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.

4. In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

5. It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.

6. In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.

7. When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.

8. One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

9. Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.

10. It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.