CINNAMON COMPLEX

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) is one of the oldest spices, believed to have been used as early as 3000 BC in China. The finer Ceylon cinnamon we know today was discovered in 1498 by the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama on the island of Ceylon, today's Sri Lanka, and brought to Europe. Ceylon is still one of the largest areas in the world where this type of cinnamon is extracted. Compared to cassia cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon contains much lower levels of coumarin, which is currently limited to 2 mg/kg of food. The possible hypoglycemic effect of cinnamon in the early stages of diabetes mellitus is a much debated topic in modern medicine. The first pilot study examined the effects of larger doses of cinnamon (1-6 grams) on blood sugar – and blood lipid levels. A possible reduction in fasting blood sugar, triglycerides, total and LDL-cholesterol is observed here. Cinnamon oil and cinnamon bark show good antimicrobial activity. This is mainly due to the effect of cinnamic aldehyde, the main component of the essential oil contained in cinnamon. Other particularly active components are p-cymene, linalool and o-methoxycymaldehyde.

Besides iron, zinc is the most abundant trace element in the body. Zinc is an important component for over 200 enzymes and affects metabolism. It supports, for example, the body's supply of energy, growth and the production of sex hormones. Zinc also strengthens the immune system and can help prevent infections and heal faster. A good supplier of zinc are some cheeses such as Edam. Many whole grains also contain high amounts of zinc. Oats and wheat germ are some of the best suppliers of the trace element. A little luxury can also help your zinc supply, because oysters are the No. 1 zinc-rich food. Even just one oyster on the menu covers the daily requirement more than enough. In general, zinc is also found in significant concentrations in meat, fish and legumes. Although zinc is found in many foods, Germany tends to be slightly deficient. Due to the wide-ranging tasks of zinc in the body, the signs of deficiency are varied: fatigue, lowered immunity, difficult wound healing, lesions in the mouth, changes in taste perception, night blindness and delayed hair and nail growth may be signs of zinc deficiency . There is a wide range of zinc-containing products on the market that can be used to compensate for a deficiency. Zinc oxide is also needed to regulate blood sugar levels.

The chlorogenic acids found in green coffee bean extract can naturally lower blood sugar and suppress the conversion of blood glucose to fat. They can also reduce the absorption of carbohydrates that we take in daily with food. This in turn leads to the consequence that the carbohydrates are not enough to maintain the energy balance of the body and then the fat deposits begin to be broken down to restore the energy balance.

Chromium is a factor involved in the processing of glucose in the body, interacts with insulin and insulin receptors on cell walls, and helps regulate the feeling of hunger.