topicCinnamon Insulin Resistance Meta-Analysis
claimPCOS increases the risk of other disorders, including type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, cancers, infertility, and metabolic diseases such as insulin resistance [,].
evidence level1
citationDashti Sareh (2026)
sourceHerbal compounds in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: an updated systematic review
topicCinnamon Insulin Resistance Meta-Analysis
claim14 15 17 Conventional pharmacological interventions, such as hormonal contraceptives, insulin sensitizers, and ovulation-inducing agents are effective in symptom control, but may be associated with side effects, contraindications, or limited patient adherence [].
evidence level1
citationDashti Sareh (2026)
sourceHerbal compounds in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: an updated systematic review
topicCinnamon Insulin Resistance Meta-Analysis
claimBy consolidating recent findings, this review seeks to provide an evidence-based update to guide clinical practice and future research directions in integrating herbal therapies into PCOS management.
evidence level1
citationDashti Sareh (2026)
sourceHerbal compounds in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: an updated systematic review
topicCinnamon Insulin Resistance Meta-Analysis
claim1 3 4 5 5 6 7 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and the most common cause of infertility due to lack of ovulation [–].
evidence level1
citationDashti Sareh (2026)
sourceHerbal compounds in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: an updated systematic review
topicCinnamon Insulin Resistance Meta-Analysis
claimNational dietary guidelines from several countries (eg, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia) recommend the consumption of spices to lower sodium intake.The National Institutes of Health (NIH)–funded Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) healthy eating plan replaces salt with spices and herbs as a means to lower blood pressure without medication.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicCinnamon Insulin Resistance Meta-Analysis
claimIt was also demonstrated that salt intake was associated with regional metabolic activity in the insula and orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) areas of the brain.The administration of capsaicin (chili pepper) in the Li et al.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicCinnamon Insulin Resistance Meta-Analysis
claim(2013) To investigate whether spice (poly)phenols reduce GI and systemic formation of cytotoxic lipid peroxidation products and increase NO formation, thereby leading to improved endothelial vascular function n  = 11 men with type 2 diabetes RCT 2 test meals, 1 wk apart  Zhang et al.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicCinnamon Insulin Resistance Meta-Analysis
claimHerbs and spices have been used in various countries around the world for centuries.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain