Effect of cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) supplementation on serum C-reactive protein concentrations: A meta-analysis and systematic review
Vallianou N, Tsang C, Taghizadeh M, Davoodvandi A, Jafarnejad S · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 2019 February
DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.12.005
Objective
The effect of cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) on serum C-reactive protein (CRP), an acute phase protein commonly used as a marker of inflammation, is uncertain.
Conclusions
Cinnamon supplementation improves levels of serum CRP, particularly in chronic conditions, where basal CRP levels are raised. Further well-designed studies are warranted to confirm or not the above-mentioned findings
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