Cassia Cinnamon for Glucose Uptake in Young Women

Baylor University10 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effects of 5g of Cassia cinnamon, 50 minutes of endurance exercise performed at 70% of the heart rate reserve (correlated to VO2max), and 5g of cellulose placebo on blood glucose, serum insulin and insulin sensitivity following an oral glucose tolerance test 3 hours after administration of each intervention.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Insulin Resistance Impaired Glucose Tolerance Prediabetes

Interventions

Cassia cinnamonDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

5g encapsulated ground bark administered once in experimental session

50 minutes exercisePROCEDURE

50 minutes treadmill endurance exercise at 70% of the heart rate reserve (correlated to VO2max)

Cellulose PowderDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

5g encapsulated powder administered during placebo experimental session

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 30 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Sedentary * BMI: 27-45 * DXA body fat % greater than 30% * 18-30 years of age * Healthy * From the Baylor University campus and surrounding community * Regular sleep habits Exclusion Criteria: * Not regular users of any species of cinnamon * Not diagnosed with any metabolic disorder or chronic medical condition * Not taking prescription medications for 2 months before the study * Not taking ergogenic aids for 2 months before the study * Not taking oral contraceptives for 2 months before the study * No IUD placed for 2 months before the study

Locations (1)

Baylor University Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation

Waco, Texas, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Blood Glucose

Time frame: Baseline, 0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes following OGTT

Secondary Outcomes

Serum Insulin

Time frame: Baseline, 0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes following OGTT

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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