Cinnamon, a widely used spice cherished for its warm flavour and aroma, has earned attention in the scientific community for more than just its culinary appeal. Used in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for more than 2,000 years, new emerging research suggests that cinnamon may offer promising benefits in glucose metabolism, partially by stimulating GLP-1, a key hormone involved in insulin secretion and appetite regulation.

Cinnamon has also shown benefits for people with type 2 diabetes, primarily in helping to manage blood glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity. While it’s not a cure or a replacement for prescribed medications, cinnamon may be a useful adjunct therapy when used responsibly.

New Zealand has a diabetes problem, fueled in part by one of the highest rates of obesity in the world. Approximately 5% of the total population has type 2 diabetes; this is predicted to increase to 7% of the population by 2040.

In 2018, Nature’s Sunshine set out to formulate the best herbal product for blood sugar support, and Cinnamon Balance was born. This natural formula uniquely optimises the benefits of cinnamon along with nopal, fenugreek and astragalus to harmoniously and safely help maintain healthy blood sugar balance.

Nature’s Sunshine Cinnamon Balance provides a natural, multi-faceted approach for improving glucose control by incorporating herbs that support healthy blood glucose levels, insulin sensitivity, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, antioxidant activity and a healthy gut microbiome.

Nature’s Sunshine Cinnamon Balance can also support those who who crave sugar and suffer the “afternoon slump” and are looking to support their weight management goals.

Cinnamon isn't just a kitchen staple - it’s a potential natural metabolic enhancer. Through its effects on GLP-1 stimulation, insulin sensitivity, and glucose regulation, it offers  support for those looking to manage blood sugar levels naturally.