An alarming new study has dropped a bombshell on unsuspecting Americans: dangerous food-drug interactions could render your life-saving medications useless.
University researchers have discovered that a beloved kitchen spice found in everything from apple pie to health supplements could be secretly sabotaging prescription medications.
For decades, Americans have been encouraged to take control of their health with natural remedies like cinnamon.
However, recent research has revealed that mixing cinnamon with certain medications could create serious health risks.
The University of Mississippi’s groundbreaking study shows how cinnamaldehyde, the main compound in cinnamon, activates receptors that accelerate the metabolism of drugs.
This change is potentially causing medications to lose effectiveness and putting patients at risk.
This research exposes how cinnamon supplements may render critically important medicines for diabetes, heart disease, and blood pressure ineffective.
For many, this information should have been made available years ago to protect American families.
The findings are particularly troubling for Americans who are often targeted by supplement companies promising natural alternatives to expensive pharmaceuticals.
Cassia cinnamon, the most common variety found in American stores, contains high levels of coumarin.
Coumarin is a blood-thinning compound that can cause dangerous interactions with medications like warfarin.
Meanwhile, true Ceylon cinnamon from Sri Lanka has much lower coumarin levels but is rarely labeled clearly in stores.
The lack of information leaves consumers unable to make informed decisions about what they put in their bodies.
The research indicates that cinnamon’s interaction with medications could be particularly dangerous for people with diabetes who take insulin or metformin, as cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels on its own.
When combined with medication, this could potentially cause dangerous drops in blood sugar levels.
For those depending on blood thinners, heart medications, or antibiotics, the consequences could be even more serious, with drugs clearing the system too quickly to provide their intended benefits.
“Health concerns could arise if excessive amounts of supplements are consumed without the knowledge of health care provider or prescriber of the medications,” said scientist Shabana Khan.
“Overconsumption of supplements could lead to a rapid clearance of the prescription medicine from the body, and that could result in making the medicine less effective,” she added.
For Americans taking control of their own health, the message is clear: consult with trusted healthcare providers before combining supplements with prescription medications.
