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In recent years, the medicinal properties of cinnamon have been explored scientifically by U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists in Maryland.

A recent study included 60 people with Type II diabetes. The participants ate a small amount (less than one-fourth teaspoon) of cinnamon twice per day. After 40 days, the participants showed a decrease in blood sugar, triglycerides and blood cholesterol (LDL and total cholesterol) levels.

The scientists reported that cinnamon may improve the efficiency of insulin, which is the hormone responsible for moving blood sugar (glucose) into cells. In fact, the effects of cinnamon lasted up to 20 days.