Andrew Huberman on Cinnamon
With meals
2 episodes · 3 references · 2021–2022
AI-generated summary
- Huberman notes cinnamon acts as a mild glucose disposal agent, directly reducing blood glucose levels and lowering the glycemic index of foods by slowing gastric emptying - He cautions that cinnamon contains coumarin, which is toxic at high levels, and recommends limiting intake to no more than 1–1.5 teaspoons per day - No mention of specific cinnamon type (Ceylon vs. cassia), supplemental dosing, or personal use
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“It's very clear that cinnamon can adjust the rate of glucose entry into the bloodstream, possibly by changing the rate of gastric emptying and thereby also reduce the glycemic index of particular foods.”
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