NFT: Cinnamon as a supplement

To my coffee every morning (cinnamon, that is).

you'll be well on your way to a nice spice rack.

Not a bad supplement to take if A1C is creeping up
Same with alpha lipoid acid, chromium picolinate and other stuff

In comment 15709182 Payasdaddy said:

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Not a bad supplement to take if A1C is creeping up Same with alpha lipoid acid, chromium picolinate and other stuff

This is true. Also, there are two types of cinnamon. Some say that Ceylon cinnamon is better than the more common Cassia cinnamon.

I forgot what it is but if it is regular cinnamon, it shouldn't be taken every day. It's great for borderline diabetics.

for rice pudding.

In comment 15709192 Ira said:

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In comment 15709182 Payasdaddy said: Quote: Not a bad supplement to take if A1C is creeping up Same with alpha lipoid acid, chromium picolinate and other stuff This is true. Also, there are two types of cinnamon. Some say that Ceylon cinnamon is better than the more common Cassia cinnamon.

This

for Tumeric? Seems like there’s a bunch of crappy ones out there. Also, how much do you use per day?

I use Garden of Life/Mykind Organics

With the pepper…I’m told that’s the key for proper absorption. I take two a day…553 mgs each

You can find it on Amazon


Been reading about the two different types of cinnamon…

Delicious.

Tell me more about the turmeric. I have been putting off a hip replacement for 5 years (I’m 50) for various reasons and on the mild/moderate/severe index it’s firmly in severe. I know I need to get it at some point soon, but looking for things to reduce inflammation as I can’t take Advil. Most of the pain I feel is inflammatory related in surrounding soft tissue esp on rainy days.

Thanks.

The whole conversation started on a thread where many of us old farts were complaining about dealing with daily pain issues. I believe it was Gid who started a thread on CBD gummies. I didn’t want to take the chance that any THC could end up in my system

Someone brought up turmeric as an alternative. Apparently it needs to be combined with pepper…so it was kinda hard to find that in your typical drug store. Also was told that it takes a few weeks for you to feel it helping ( which it did). While it did not ‘fix’ the pain in my shoulders…I did notice a marked difference. My hands and elbows didn’t hurt as badly as well.

A lot of people I know love the CBD stuff…but with the type of work I do…a positive drug test would be disastrous. I have read all about the pros and cons/ can’t test positive for THC with CBD products…but it’s just not worth it to me

The brand I use I mentioned above…it’s not cheap but I know I can always get it on Amazon

I was so sick of living in pain I was ready to try anything…well almost anything

I won’t do pain pills…they just make me dumb(er)

That is another reason I gave turmeric a shot…I was an aspirin junkie. I started having to take all these meds for the first time in my life…and they basically told me to lay off my aspirin fix. Aspirin was the only thing that kept me going for years. I was a mess without it.

I have the same issues Re work I do and cannot risk taking a CBD product. Thanks

Make sure you look for Curcurmin which a part of Turmeric. That is what you want for inflammation. 900 mgs of Curcumin is the sweet spot.

Lot of the cheaper supplements don't show this part of Turmeric. Some use the spice in foods but from what I understand would need a tremendous amount of it for benefits.

In comment 15709227 NJBlueTuna said:

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I have been putting off a hip replacement for 5 years (I’m 50) for various reasons and on the mild/moderate/severe index it’s firmly in severe. I know I need to get it at some point soon, but looking for things to reduce inflammation as I can’t take Advil. Thanks.

Free advice..... start the process of scheduling surgery ASAP. We have waited 5 months from the initial ortho visit to the actual surgery next month. COVID has caused a backlog for elective procedures. Pain has really ramped up in the interim.

If cortisone shots are presented as a treatment option, understand that you must wait 3 months after the shots before any surgery. YMMV good luck

In comment 15709227 NJBlueTuna said:

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Tell me more about the turmeric. I have been putting off a hip replacement for 5 years (I’m 50) for various reasons and on the mild/moderate/severe index it’s firmly in severe. I know I need to get it at some point soon, but looking for things to reduce inflammation as I can’t take Advil. Most of the pain I feel is inflammatory related in surrounding soft tissue esp on rainy days. Thanks.

Get the hip replacement. I did a resurfacing that lasted 12 yrs and a revision that feels better than the resurfacing. Recovery is pretty straightforward. First week a bit tough but nothing horrible. Just sleep in a recliner and close to bathroom downstairs week 1

In comment 15709274 VTChuck said:

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In comment 15709227 NJBlueTuna said: Quote: I have been putting off a hip replacement for 5 years (I’m 50) for various reasons and on the mild/moderate/severe index it’s firmly in severe. I know I need to get it at some point soon, but looking for things to reduce inflammation as I can’t take Advil. Thanks. Free advice..... start the process of scheduling surgery ASAP. We have waited 5 months from the initial ortho visit to the actual surgery next month. COVID has caused a backlog for elective procedures. Pain has really ramped up in the interim. If cortisone shots are presented as a treatment option, understand that you must wait 3 months after the shots before any surgery. YMMV good luck

Thanks. I am planning on starting the process soon and realize there could be a backlog. I can use the time to get in better shape for the recovery.

In comment 15709170 Spider43 said:

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To my coffee every morning (cinnamon, that is).

Me too. I take Turmeric as a separate supplement but I use cinnamon in my coffee every morning.

is great for every day inflamation and reduced my use of ibuprofen. My hands and elbows are mostly affected by repetative actions at work.

It doesnt stop my back pain which flares up randomly but the every day aches are gone.

I tried adding Cinamon but I had trouble with heartburn taking it.

I am fond of Fine Vine supplements.

forget the supplement and just pound your cinnamon dry.

In comment 15709192 Ira said:

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In comment 15709182 Payasdaddy said: Quote: Not a bad supplement to take if A1C is creeping up Same with alpha lipoid acid, chromium picolinate and other stuff This is true. Also, there are two types of cinnamon. Some say that Ceylon cinnamon is better than the more common Cassia cinnamon.

One of the tricky things about doing cinnamon supplementation is that there are indeed two types of "cinnamon." Most "cinnamon" sold in the U.S. is cassia, which has a stronger flavor than true cinnamon. People who are used to cassia often prefer it. But for supplementation purposes, they don't necessarily have the same composition or benefits.

There are also varieties and different origins of cassia and of cinnamon. Vietnamese cinnamon may not be the same as Ceylon cinnamon for medicinal purposes.

That may be why there are conflicting studies about the effectiveness of cinnamon for lowering blood glucose. If you just buy something at the grocery store called "cinnamon" you may not get the same thing each time, and any two brands may have entirely different sourcing.

In comment 15709387 81_Great_Dane said:

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In comment 15709192 Ira said: Quote: In comment 15709182 Payasdaddy said: Quote: Not a bad supplement to take if A1C is creeping up Same with alpha lipoid acid, chromium picolinate and other stuff This is true. Also, there are two types of cinnamon. Some say that Ceylon cinnamon is better than the more common Cassia cinnamon. One of the tricky things about doing cinnamon supplementation is that there are indeed two types of "cinnamon." Most "cinnamon" sold in the U.S. is cassia, which has a stronger flavor than true cinnamon. People who are used to cassia often prefer it. But for supplementation purposes, they don't necessarily have the same composition or benefits. There are also varieties and different origins of cassia and of cinnamon. Vietnamese cinnamon may not be the same as Ceylon cinnamon for medicinal purposes. That may be why there are conflicting studies about the effectiveness of cinnamon for lowering blood glucose. If you just buy something at the grocery store called "cinnamon" you may not get the same thing each time, and any two brands may have entirely different sourcing.

I use CinSulin from Costco. ( water extracted cinnamon bark extract 10:1
Has vitamin D and chromium in it too

These supplements can be expensive…you definitely don’t want to waste your money on the wrong thing.

That’s why this place is so great…

It’s really more than just going into a store and buying something labeled Cinnamon, turmeric, or magnesium

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... have you tried cutting out peppers and tomatoes?

...is Oregano oil for an upset stomach.

Works every time.

when my hands started turning yellow. I do take some CBD gummies when my joints are inflamed.

Brown…I really don’t eat many tomatoes anymore. Can’t find one that tastes like they did in New Jersey. I do eat a lot of poblano peppers tho…roasted. I do use a lot of hot sauce. I’ll look into it

Matt M…Did you take it in a pill form? The ones I take are the compressed type…not a capsule filled with powder. How long did you take it before that happened?

...hope this is helpful.


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Interesting read

Thanks 😊