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Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome has become a growing global health concern, with obesity, hypertension, high triglycerides, and cholesterol being key factors associated with this condition. These risk factors play an important role on the development of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, dementia and type 2 diabetes.  As 

Health benefits of cinnamon

Health benefits of cinnamon

After a discussion on the effects of Cinnamon on blood sugar and cholesterol levels, I thought I would research for some solid evidence. The most relevant recent review is at http://www.annfammed.org/content/11/5/452.full In this review 10 trials (total of 542 patients) were analysed. The conclusion  drawn that