The cinnamon administrations significantly reduced FM at the dosages of ≥2 g/d , when administered for ≥12 weeks .
Cinnamon administration result ed in BW and WC reduction in non-linear fashion ( P = 0.04 ) .
Cinnamon supplementation significantly affects obesity measures .
BACKGROUND & AIMS Data about the effects of cinnamon supplementation on obesity measures are conflicting .
This systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) was conducted to summarize the effects of cinnamon intake on body weight ( BW ) , Body Mass Index ( BMI ) , Waist Circumference ( WC ) , and fat mass ( FM ) in adults .
Glycated haemoglobin and blood pressure-lowering effect of cinnamon in multi-ethnic Type 2 diabetic patients in the UK: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial.
AIMS To determine the blood glucose lowering effect of cinnamon on HbA1c , blood pressure and lipid profiles in people with type 2 diabetes . METHODS 58 type 2 diabetic patients ( 25 males and 33 females ) , aged 54.9 ± 9.8 , treated only with hypoglycemic agents and with an HbA1c more than 7 % were r and omly assigned to receive either 2 g of cinnamon or placebo daily for 12 weeks . RESULTS After intervention , the mean HbA1c was significantly decreased ( P<0.005 ) in the cinnamon group ( 8.22 % to 7.86 % ) compared with placebo group ( 8.55 % to 8.68 % ) . Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures ( SBP and DBP ) were also significantly reduced ( P<0.001 ) after 12 weeks in the cinnamon group ( SBP : 132.6 to 129.2 mmHg and DBP : 85.2 to 80.2 mmHg ) compared with the placebo group ( SBP : 134.5 to 134.9 mmHg and DBP : 86.8 to 86.1 mmHg ) . A significant reduction in fasting plasma glucose ( FPG ) , waist circumference and body mass index ( BMI ) was observed at week 12 compared to baseline in the cinnamon group , however , the changes were not significant when compared to placebo group . There were no significant differences in serum lipid profiles of total cholesterol , triglycerides , HDL and LDL cholesterols neither between nor within the groups . CONCLUSIONS Intake of 2 g of cinnamon for 12 weeks significantly reduces the HbA1c , SBP and DBP among poorly controlled type 2 diabetes patients  . Cinnamon supplementation could be considered as an additional dietary supplement option to regulate blood glucose and blood pressure levels along with conventional medications to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus
The cinnamon administrations significantly reduced FM at the dosages of ≥2 g/d , when administered for ≥12 weeks .
Cinnamon administration result ed in BW and WC reduction in non-linear fashion ( P = 0.04 ) .
Cinnamon supplementation significantly affects obesity measures .
BACKGROUND & AIMS Data about the effects of cinnamon supplementation on obesity measures are conflicting .
This systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) was conducted to summarize the effects of cinnamon intake on body weight ( BW ) , Body Mass Index ( BMI ) , Waist Circumference ( WC ) , and fat mass ( FM ) in adults .