New research from the University of Michigan tells us that cinnamon may help fat cells burn lipids, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Cinnamaldehyde (CA) is the essential oil found in cinnamon that give it it’s flavor. After some studies that found cinnamaldehyde protected mice from obesity and hypoglycemia, some researchers at the University of Michigan decided to see the effect on human fat cells.
Wu and her colleagues tested human adipocytes (fat cells) from volunteers from a diverse group of different body types, ethnicity, ages and sexes. They found an increased expression of several genes and enzymes that enhance lipid metabolism. They also observed an increase in Ucp1 and Fgf21, which are found in adipose tissue and important metabolic regulatory proteins involved in thermogenesis (heat production).
All this means that cinnamon should be a benefit to burning excess fat. A word of caution: cinnamon can interact with certain medications, food that it is sprinkled on often contains excess calories, and more than 1 tsp a day for adults can be harmful.
We recommend putting cinnamon in foods that are lower calorie such as tea, soups, veggies and casseroles. This may be a healthy benefit without harmful side effects. Of course, any change in your diet should not be taken without the advice of your physician.
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