High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol?
High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol?QuestionDoes cinnamon lower cholesterol levels? AnswerThere's little evidence that cinnamon can lower your cholesterol, and cinnamon isn't recommended as a treatment for high cholesterol. Eating a large amount of cinnamon (1 to 6 grams of cinnamon a day) can affect how your body processes sugar and fat. This could theoretically lower your cholesterol. However, there's not much evidence that this happens. But even if cinnamon doesn't live up to its reputation for lowering cholesterol, it can be a healthy way to add flavor to foods, especially when used in place of adding more sugar or salt. To reduce your cholesterol, focus instead on lifestyle changes:
If necessary, your doctor may prescribe cholesterol-lowering medication. RelatedLast Updated: 2010-09-03 © 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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