Comparative study on the efficacy of Cinnamomum zeylanicum capsule and infusion on serum cholesterol level of subjects with type 2 diabetes
Abstract
There are health claims that liquid forms are better absorbed and they function rapidly than capsules, as the body need not break down a liquid extract, allowing more of the medicinal properties to be absorbed into the system. The present study was carried out to find the efficacy of cinnamon capsules over infusions on serum cholesterol levels of type 2 diabetes subjects sixty type 2 diabetes mellitus subjects were supplemented with one gram of Cinnamomum zeylanicum capsule and 75 mL of infusion. The effectiveness of the supplements to decrease serum cholesterol levels after a period of 45 days was investigated. Total cholesterol, serum HDL, serum LDL, serum triglycerides and serum VLDL were assessed. Results indicated that there was a significant difference in serum cholesterol level between the capsule ingested group and infusion ingested group indicating that consumption of cinnamon capsule had a positive effect. As capsules are easy to swallow, does not require preparation time and the exact dosage can be consumed, capsules of Cinnamomum zeylanicum when consumed regularly at effective levels, had a good impact on serum cholesterol levels in subjects with type 2 diabetes.
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