South Asian Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SARJPS)
Volume-7 | Issue-03
Original Research Article
Effects of Cinnamon Extract on Body Weight and Blood Glucose Levels of Healthy Mice
Mohammed Abdulwahhab Hasan, Aalia Othman Farhan
Published : June 13, 2025
Abstract
Cinnamon is widely used as a flavor or a spice, and many research studies demonstrate its importance in regulating blood glucose and body weight. This research aims to investigate the role of cinnamon in weight and blood glucose reduction in healthy mice. Four groups of mice were selected to undergo the research. Twenty-four mice were divided into four groups: control, group 1 with light cinnamon concentration, and groups 2 and 3 with concentrated cinnamon solution. Groups 1 and 2 were used for random blood glucose analysis, and group 3 was used for fasting blood glucose analysis. The weight and blood glucose changes were recorded over ten days. Statistically, paired and unpaired t-tests were used to compare the results within and between groups. The weight or blood glucose level changes show insignificant differences. Regarding weight, the P-values were 0.057 for group 1, 0.076 for group 2, and 0.23 for group 3. The p-values for groups 1, 2, and 3 for blood glucose level were 0.3, 0.79, and 0.064, respectively. The results of this study indicate no significant effect of cinnamon on body weight or on reducing blood glucose levels.