Cinnamon, PCOS and weight loss?

Question

I have recently been recommended cinnamon capsules as a natural way to help control PCOS and to help with weight loss. Has anyone tried this as a treatment, or know anything about it? Or how I should take it?

Any information or personal experiences would be useful :o)

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Answer 1

I have not tried this, nor know anyone who has. Although, I've done some previous research about it and thought about taking it myself. However, in the course of my research, I found that the best treatment for PCOS is metformin with a low carb diet and exercise.

Here's some of the research I had done about PCOS and cinnamon:

http://pcoscoach.com/Herbs_for_pcos_cinnamon.html You can read the entire article if you want..but here are the highlights: Cinnamon may be a very useful herb for treating the insulin resistance that frequently accompanies polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Several new studies indicate that this delicious spice can lower blood glucose levels. This is not a new finding, but the recent studies help us to better understand how it works. MHCP (the active chemical in cinnamon) has been shown to lower blood glucose levels, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol. It is also known as an antioxidant. This is important because women with PCOS are more susceptible to the effects of oxidants.

Another site had this to say: Two studies show new evidence for the beneficial effects (and biochemical actions) of cinnamon as an anti-inflammatory agent and support earlier findings of its power as an anti-oxidant agent and an agent able to lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose, and improve how well insulin functions. It may have a role in treating PCOS. Before you go gulping cinnamon, some advice from one of the researchers, Dr Anderson: Eating great quantities of cinnamon straight from the jar is not a good idea. Table cinnamon is not water soluble, meaning it can build up in the body with unknown consequences. Second, the powered cinnamon has another limitation. Dr. Anderson's personal 60-point decline in total cholesterol occurred only after he switched from sprinkling cinnamon on his breakfast cereal to taking it in a capsule. Saliva contains a chemical harmful to cinnamon. Human studies are now taking place looking at how this ingredient can improve insulin functioning in women with PCOS, people with type 2 diabetes and the prediabetic metabolic syndrome; and people who are very obese.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The cinnamon is taken to help with blood sugars. With PCOS, often there is insulin resistance. Many women who have PCOS are on a medication called Metformin. Metformin helps to lower blood sugar levels, insulin levels, and testosterone levels making weight loss easier. Many women after starting Metformin, are able to lose weight gain. I'm hypothyroid too and my weight just wouldn't budge. I started on Metformin ER (extended release version) and I was able to lose weight. I love about 15 pounds from the Metformin and my fasting blood sugars are now in the 80's. You might want to ask your doctor about using Metformin. I recommend the extended release, as you take it all at dinner time. Usual dosage for PCOS is between 1500 mg to 2,500mg. I'm currently on 2000mg. While at the doctor, get thyroid testing, as many women with PCOS have thyroid issues. A morning TSH, Free T4, and Free T3 should be done.

If you don't want to go the Metformin route, you could try the cinnamon and also try niacin bound chromium (Chromate) Also reducing carbs can help too. Good luck

Answer 4

Ive heard that too, I didnt know there were capsules I did try a spoonful of cinnamon in youghurt but I dotn think i tried it for long enough to help. I did the Metformin route too, the slow release ones but it gave me terrible stomach cramps, and totally put me off eating at all (although I did loose weight). I didnt want to eat and would get shaky at times which was horrible. I have been off it for about 6 months and have continued to loose weight.

Answer 5

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A number of clinical studies have been carried out in recent years that show potential links between herbal therapies and improved blood glucose control, which has led to an increase in people with diabetes using these more 'natural' ingredients to help manage their condition.

Answer 6

I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

talk to your doctor about it. I saw a thing about it on the news, but i would always go talk to a doctor before taking something that could make you glycemic.(which is i believe kinda a diabetic symptom)...which is why you need to be under doctor supervision to make sure you don't become glycemic.
i hope it works out for you.

Answer 10

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