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Saturday, October 12, 2024
Recently, a trend has spread on the TikTok platform claiming that adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee, with a little cocoa for a week, can help burn fat, but how true is the claim this?
There are two main types of cinnamon: Cassia cinnamon, the most common, contains 95% of the active compound cinnamaldehyde, and Ceylon cinnamon, which is sweeter and contains 50-60% of the same compound.
Several studies have shown that cinnamon consumption can have a positive effect on waist circumference measurement, as half a teaspoon per day can reduce the circumference by an average of 1.68 cm, according to the “Science Alert” website.
Some clinical trials have shown that cinnamon may help reduce BMI and body weight by 0.92 kg, although there are no significant changes in fat composition or muscle mass.
Cinnamon accelerates the entry of glucose into the body’s cells, which may contribute to reducing blood sugar levels and increasing the feeling of fullness However, it is warned that some cinnamon preparations contaminated with lead and heavy metals, as well as side potential. effects such as gastrointestinal pain.
Regarding coffee and cocoa, there is no strong evidence to support their effectiveness in losing weight, although there are some studies that show a slight reduction associated with drinking coffee. Although high quality cocoa can contribute to weight loss, the effects are limited.
2024-10-12 08:00:00
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