A popular spice that can weaken the effect of drugs 21:16

Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most popular spices in the world, known not only with its taste but also for healing features. Scientists from the National Natural Products Research Center in the United States found that cinnamon’s active ingredient could intervene in the work of prescription drugs. Published in İş Magazine Food chemistry.

Researchers have found that zinnamaldehyde, a key compound in cinnamon, activates the receptors responsible for the metabolism of drugs in the body. This means that with excessive cinnamon consumption, drugs can be discarded faster than the body than the body and lose their effectiveness.

Shaban Khan, the leading researcher of the center, said, “If a person accepts cinnamon additives without reporting a large amount of doctors, this may lead to the drug not to work really,” he said.

Although it is not a problem to add some cinnamon to the morning coffee, it may be a risk for people with chronic diseases, especially from diabetes and hypertension to depression.

Different types of cinnamon also have a different risk level. Cinnamon oil, which is used as antiseptic or flavor, practically does not affect drugs. However, cinnamon can be dangerous to people with blood thin drugs, especially Cassia (Cassia) containing high levels of gambling, especially a natural anticoagulator.

“Real Seylan Cinnamon contains much less gambling from Sri Lanka, and therefore is considered safer, A said Amar Chittyibina, Deputy Central Director, said.

According to scientists, cinnamon is important to continue to examine biochemical effects on the body and potential interactions with drugs. However, researchers recommend being careful before taking the results of clinical studies.

Bill Gerly said, “Those who want to use it as a cinnamon additive, especially when taking prescription drugs, is better to consult a doctor first,” he said.

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