Does cinnamon lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels?

Effectiveness Rating for Cinnamon's Ability to Lower LDL (bad) Cholesterol Levels

The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well cinnamon is able to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. The overall rating for this claim is 1 out of 3. There is little if any research to warrant the use of Cinnamon to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Using Cinnamon to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels will probably not yeild any positive results and is likely a waste of money.

Confidence Rating for Cinnamon's Ability to Lower LDL (bad) Cholesterol Levels

The confidence rating is a mesure of how valid the effectiveness rating is. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on this topic.

There is one study in the database on cinnamon; the confidence rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating.

Cinnamon Dose to Lower LDL (bad) Cholesterol Levels

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