Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Cinnamon has a long history of medicinal use in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. With advancements in modern medical technology, it has been discovered to possess multiple pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, neuroprotective, antitumor, and antibacterial effects. Additionally, it demonstrates efficacy in improving metabolic syndrome (hypoglycemic, antihypertensive, antithrombotic activity, lipid-lowering, vascular endothelial function optimization, and myocardial remodeling). The molecular mechanisms by which cinnamon regulates blood sugar may involve four primary pathways: insulin-mimetic effects; enhanced insulin sensitivity and improved insulin resistance; inhibition of α-glucosidase activity; and scavenging free radicals to combat lipid peroxidation.
DOI: 10.54097/h7sqn629
Authors: Qianhui Lai, Jueliang Li, Wei Chen, Honglei Zhao
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411590029