A video on TikTok claiming that adding cinnamon powder to coffee in the morning is good for dieting is becoming popular.

 

On the 5th of this month (local time), according to the UK media Daily Express, a video titled "Weight Loss Coffee Recipe" was posted on the TikTok channel MotivaPihub.

 

In the video, the TikToker says, "Adding cinnamon powder and cocoa powder to your coffee in the morning is good for weight loss."

 

"Cinnamon powder helps prevent blood sugar spikes and aids in fat burning," she said. She then added, "Cocoa enhances flavor with a slight sweetness," and "Even if it's not coffee, adding cinnamon powder to herbal tea, green tea, or black tea can help with dieting." This video has garnered about 650,000 views, and the number of people following the method shown in the video is increasing. Is it really true, as the TikToker said, that cinnamon powder helps with dieting?

Cinnamon can help improve insulin resistance and reduce metabolic syndrome levels.

 

 

A research team at Delhi University in India conducted a study on 116 adults with metabolic syndrome to investigate the effects of cinnamon. The researchers divided the participants into two groups: one group took capsules containing cinnamon extract, and the other took placebo capsules with flour for 16 weeks. They evaluated the participants' weight, blood pressure, and other parameters monthly. As a result, the group that took cinnamon extract capsules showed significant reductions in ten factors that negatively impact metabolic syndrome compared to the placebo group: weight, waist circumference, waist-hip ratio, body fat percentage, total cholesterol levels, blood triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, LDL/HDL ratio, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure.

 

Not only does cinnamon aid in weight loss, but it also promotes smooth blood circulation and generates heat to warm the body.

Therefore, it helps people who feel cold in their hands, feet, and lower abdomen even when it's just a little cold.

 

It is known to be particularly effective for women, but is also recommended for men's health.

 

Cinnamon activates male adrenal function, thereby boosting sexual energy. Additionally, cinnamon promotes collagen production. It has the effect of calming skin redness and soothing pimples. In particular, cinnamon from Sri Lanka is exceptionally effective at suppressing bacteria that cause acne.

 

However, cinnamon warms the body, so excessive consumption can cause dizziness or an increased heart rate. Therefore, people with a lot of heat in their body or allergic reactions should be cautious when consuming cinnamon.

 

Allergic reactions may cause side effects such as difficulty breathing, dizziness, and runny nose. For pregnant women, it is advisable to avoid consumption as it may be harmful to the fetus. Cinnamon has strong medicinal properties and can cause uterine contractions. Additionally, cinnamon contains a compound called coumarin, which can cause liver toxicity.

 

Meanwhile, drinking coffee on an empty stomach in the morning is not recommended. Drinking morning coffee on an empty stomach can cause gastrointestinal issues such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Especially for people with digestive or stomach disorders, it is better to avoid morning coffee. If you want to drink coffee in the morning, it is better to do so after breakfast rather than on an empty stomach. This helps protect the digestive system and reduce side effects caused by excessive alertness.

 

The best times to drink coffee are about 1 to 2 hours after waking up and from 1:30 PM to around 5 PM.

 

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If you add cinnamon powder to coffee

I'm curious about how it will taste.

 

I need to watch the video haha

 

I also have a cold feeling, so I hate winter the most.

Cinnamon is also very effective against cold symptoms.