Cinnamon extract, not IR?

Blueberry4 · 02-17-2009, 11:41 AM

Hey everyone,
I've read up on the benefits of cinnamon for insulin resistance, particularly of cinnamon extract. One thing I'm not clear on; could this help me even though I'm NOT IR? I know met is used in non-IR pcos, so I was thinking that improving insulin signaling could still be useful for me. I already eat a low glycemic load diet. Does anyone know the answer, or have an experience to share? Thanks!!

bmgjarvis · 02-19-2009, 01:10 AM

I would think that it would help. cinnamon is used for the same reason as met and met is used for non-IR PCOS too. It may not be about IR in general at that stage, it may be about IR in the ovary tissue. That would not show up on a glucose tolerance test.

Peggotty · 02-23-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bmgjarvis

I would think that it would help. cinnamon is used for the same reason as met and met is used for non-IR PCOS too. It may not be about IR in general at that stage, it may be about IR in the ovary tissue. That would not show up on a glucose tolerance test.

I am so confused. So you could be IR through your ovaries? How do you even test for this?