topicCinnamon Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claim, , Among the numerous sources of dietary polyphenols, spices are the most concentrated food source of polyphenols with established roles in gut microbial modulation.One of the primary mechanisms of action of spice polyphenols is the result of bacterial metabolism and the production of metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—acetate, propionate, and butyrate.
evidence level3
citationCrowe-White Kristi M (2026)
sourceSpices for Targeting the Gut Microbiome to Improve Cardiometabolic Health
topicCinnamon Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimAs a result of this proliferation, enhancement in SCFA production was observed, with acetate increasing by 24% and butyrate by 19%.
evidence level3
citationCrowe-White Kristi M (2026)
sourceSpices for Targeting the Gut Microbiome to Improve Cardiometabolic Health
topicCinnamon Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimUsing the total cholesterol : high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (a robust clinical predictor of future cardiac events),our previously published findings suggest that consumption of cinnamon and ginger daily decreased the ratio by approximately 4.4%, thus reducing lipid-associated cardiovascular risk factors.
evidence level3
citationCrowe-White Kristi M (2026)
sourceSpices for Targeting the Gut Microbiome to Improve Cardiometabolic Health
topicCinnamon Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimMicrobial regulation of host metabolism is significantly impacted by the composition of the diet.
evidence level3
citationCrowe-White Kristi M (2026)
sourceSpices for Targeting the Gut Microbiome to Improve Cardiometabolic Health
topicCinnamon Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimThe main outcome measures were arterial stiffness, endothelial function, biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress, and cardiometabolic risk factors.
evidence level4
citationSoare A (2014)
sourceMultiple dietary supplements do not affect metabolic and cardio-vascular health.
topicCinnamon Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, little is known about the metabolic and cardiovascular effects of combinations of popular over-the-counter supplements, each of which has been shown to have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and pro-longevity properties in cell culture or animal studies.
evidence level4
citationSoare A (2014)
sourceMultiple dietary supplements do not affect metabolic and cardio-vascular health.
topicCinnamon Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimThis study was a 6-month randomized, single-blind controlled trial, in which 56 non-obese (BMI 21.0-29.9 kg/m(2)) men and women, aged 38 to 55 yr, were assigned to a dietary supplement (SUP) group or control (CON) group, with a 6-month follow-up.
evidence level4
citationSoare A (2014)
sourceMultiple dietary supplements do not affect metabolic and cardio-vascular health.