Cinnamon/Water Retention/Other adverse effects!?

[BBLineBacker81]

Does anyone know of any adverse effects of cinnamon supplementation. I thought about adding it in to flavor some things and am currently 1.5 and 3.5 wks out from two shows. Will this mess with anything that I am trying to accomplish?

[BrainSlayer]

most major stores dont sell real cinnamon,the toxic stuff is what gives it the kick/spicyness, and real cinnamon(Ceylon cinnamon) is sweeter. you can only find it in specialty shops and online not at most major grocery stores.
if you take the fake cinnamon(close relative of the real cinnamon) you should take less then a teaspoon a day anything more is toxic,not sure if has a accumulative effect though.

All cinnamon is NOT created equal! Ceylon cinnamon, is known as "true cinnamon" (from the botanical name C. zeylanicum). However, the related species, Cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum), Saigon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum loureiroi), and Cinnamomum burmannii are sometimes sold labeled as cinnamon, sometimes distinguished from true cinnamon as "Chinese cinnamon". What?s the difference you might ask. "Chinese cinnamon" contains unacceptable amounts of coumarin, a toxic chemical. Coumarin is known to cause liver and kidney damage in high concentrations. True Ceylon cinnamon has negligible amounts of coumarin.
I buy Badia Cinnamon from a Mexican food store. Mexican cinnamon is true cinnamon (C. zeylanicum)!


European health agencies have warned against consuming high amounts of cassia bark, one of the four species of cinnamon, because of its coumarin content.[3]. According to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, 1 kg of (cassia) cinnamon powder contains approximately 2100 to 4400 mg of coumarin.[4] Powdered Cassia Cinnamon weighs 0.56 g/cc[5]; therefore, 1 kg of Cassia Cinnamon powder is equal to 362.29 teaspoons (1000 g divided by 0.56 g/cc multiplied by 0.20288 tsp/cc).

This means 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder contains 5.8 to 12.1 mg of coumarin, which may be above the Tolerable Daily Intake for smaller individuals.[6] However, it is important to note that the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment only cautions against high daily intakes of foods containing coumarin.

[BrainSlayer]

Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.

Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.

In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.

In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.

In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.

When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.

One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.

It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.

[Lunarisx718]

i have about 3 tablespoons of cinnamon a day 1tbsp with oatmeal and 2 more with shakes.

1. Use one or two tablespoon(s) of ground cinnamon prior to every meal (and mix it in your shakes). Cinnamon, on top of having a myriad of other health benefits, improves insulin sensitivity, insulin management, and glucose disposal. It doesn't contain any calories, has a high level of several minerals, as well as fiber, and tastes great!

from Coach Christian Thibadeau of T-Nation on controlling insulin

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...dy_composition

[BrainSlayer]

have to use it in moderation....its a double edge sword the coumarin is toxic to your liver and kidneys,but also has some medical benefits.

as little as 1 teaspoon daily can be toxic to your liver if your taking the cassia cinnamon,which is what is mostly sold in stores,most brands wont list what type, celyon can only be bought in specialty shops and online,or in Mexico usually,you can kinda tell the diff, cassia is more spicy like has that kick to it, celyon is more sweet and lacks the kick, its probably why cassia is more popular,the toxic coumarin is what gives it its kick.

cassia cinnamon has high amounts of Coumarin which has shown to cause liver inflammation & damage,Ceylon cinnamon has way less amounts of coumarin.


High daily intakes of cinnamon: Health risk cannot be ruled out
BfR Health Assessment No. 044/2006, 18 August 2006

http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/245/high_d..._ruled_out.pdf

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Frequently Asked Questions about coumarin in cinnamon and other foods:

http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/279/freque...ther_foods.pdf

Can too much coumarin damage health?

From the use of coumarin in the medicinal field, it is common knowledge that relatively low doses can already cause liver damage in a small group of particularly sensitive individuals if the medicinal products are administered over a few weeks. In minor cases this leads to an elevation of liver enzymes in blood, in severe cases to inflammation of the liver which manifests as jaundice. The exact mechanism of action is not known but the effects are reversible.

Can coumarin induce tumours?
In animal experiments very high levels of coumarin administered over long periods did trigger cancer in rats and mice. For humans there are no reports of coumarin-related tumour formation.

Should a consumer who regularly eats larger amounts of cinnamon biscuits expect damage to his health?

Consumers who have eaten large amounts of cinnamon in the past have no reason to worry that their liver has suffered permanent damage. The liver of patients who developed minor to moderate liver inflammation caused by the administration of coumarin recovered fully just a few weeks after the medication was discontinued.