Cylon Cinnamon Capsules

Posted by pht1123 @pht1123, Aug 11 7:47am

Has anyone tried Cylon Cinnamon capsules to help with glucose control for DM II? Don't know if this is all hype or real and do not want to do anything harmful. Thanks for your thoughts.

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Capsules, no, I buy it in one-pound bags and sprinkle a teaspoon of it on oatmeal, lesser amounts on apples, and other targets of opportunity!

I find it helpful but it's been a long time since I isolated it to be able to tell you how helpful. You can also get it in smaller shakers as a spice, but of course it's cheaper in bulk. And very tasty, it's generally a little less hot and a little more fragrant than regular cinnamon.

I've not heard that it's more effective than regular cinnamon so you can try that for a week or two to see how you like it, but in large amounts you want the ceylon to avoid negative effects of too much of the regular stuff.

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Yes, I've found Ceylon cinnamon helpful whether in capsule or powder form. However, DON'T use regular cinnamon as that can be harmful in the amounts needed for glucose control. I've also found berberine helpful. Some supplements will contain both of these plant products.

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Be very careful. Cinnamon is a blood thinner. How is your A 1c?
I'm on Jardiance and Monjourno 2.5. My weight gets in the way but all is well now. From 349 to 118 average in 5 weeks plus 30 pound weight loss. Maybe ask you MD.

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Be very careful. Cinnamon is a blood thinner. How is your A 1c?
I'm on Jardiance and Monjourno 2.5. My weight gets in the way but all is well now. From 349 to 118 average in 5 weeks plus 30 pound weight loss. Maybe ask you MD.

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For me cinnamon didn’t lower my blood sugar.

If you’re looking for supplements, my endocrinologist recommended 2 supplements = Dihyro-Berberine + Alpha Lipoic Acid.

I googled these and was impressed with the information.

Dihydro-Berberine = “may support weight management, boost circulation, enhance digestive health, and promote heart wellness”.

Alpha Lipoic Acid = “body produces small amounts and is found in every cell in body. Most important job is to turn food into energy. 600-1800 mg/day can potentially boost body’s ability to use its own insulin to lower blood sugar”.

I realize supplements are NOT regulated by FDA, so I definitely don’t take any supplement unless my doctor has suggested it.

For 4 months I’ve been on these 2 supplements + I’m on Mounjaro 15 mg (started lowest dose 11-2025 and gradually went up to top dose 5-2026) + logging my low carb/high protein/ medium fat/low calorie in Carb Manager app (free app) + recumbent biking. I’ve lost over 30 pounds PLUS my A1C went from 7.1 to 6.4.

For me this is working. It may not work for everyone. I encourage you to research on your own plus find an endocrinologist who is proactive and helps you think outside the box for solutions to all your health issues.

And keep posting your wins and solutions here. 👍😁

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Thanks, been that route already. With Jardiance, there is a huge list of items one can't use. Also somemy other meds, I had to do without also.
This shows you're doing your homework.
You might look into magnesium though.😎

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