Experts at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences executed a study aimed at assessing the therapeutic capacity of cinnamon in patients with early-stage arterial hypertension.
The objective of the work was to examine the effect of regular cinnamon consumption on arterial pressure metrics and lipid metabolism.
Participants in the main cohort daily ingested capsules with cinnamon extract at a dosage of 1500 milligrams over 90 days, while the control group received a placebo. The results of clinical pressure measurements did not show statistically significant variations between the groups. However, according to 24-hour monitoring data, test subjects taking cinnamon recorded a noticeable reduction in mean daytime systolic pressure. The greatest impact was observed in participants with higher initial pressure readings.
Furthermore, the researchers noted an enhancement of the blood lipid profile among subjects receiving the cinnamon extract. The specialists’ conclusions suggest the advisability of employing cinnamon as an ancillary agent for blood pressure management in patients with Stage I hypertension. The authors emphasize the importance of subsequent clinical observations to clarify the action mechanisms and confirm the attained findings.
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