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Research is currently underway to evaluate the effects of cinnamon in type 2 diabetes. The active ingredient is thought to be hydroxychalcone, which may enhance insulin sensitivity. Cinnamon decreases fasting glucose,^65,66 and in one study total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL were also decreased.⁶⁵ A more recent study showed that in subjects with lower fasting glucose there was a significant decline, but there were no changes in A1C or lipids.⁶⁶ Differences in the two studies that are available seem to indicate that cinnamon may be more effective in individuals who have higher glucose values. Side effects are benign, and there are no known interactions, although doses of secretagogues may have to be adjusted to prevent hypoglycemia. Doses used in one study of subjects with high baseline glucose included 1, 3, or 6 g/day in divided doses.⁶⁵ Another study used 1 g three times a day of an aqueous cinnamon extract.⁶⁶ The amount used in studies is equivalent to about a half teaspoonful of ground cinnamon per day, which may be used in cereals, in beverages, on breads, and in other foods.