Cinnamon as a fat burner? The spice is credited for helping actor Harshvardhan Rane maintain his physique, who refers to it as his weight-loss secret weapon. However, does the fat-burning assertions made by this well-known culinary component have any scientific basis? In his Instagram post from July 15, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Manu Bora discusses the validity of cinnamon as a weight-loss aid.

Is it possible to lose weight by using cinnamon?

"I'm eating cinnamon, it's my fat burner," Harshvardhan said during an interview. In response to his video, Dr. Manu, an orthopedic surgeon, stated that "Cinnamon is the most natural fat burner. It helps your body burn fat much faster."

But Dr. Manu also highlighted a typical error in the way we eat cinnamon. "The majority of Indian cuisine uses whole cinnamon sticks, which have beneficial organic compounds but primarily contribute flavor rather than content. It's crucial to know the right amount of powdered cinnamon to take in order to reap its benefits, he said.

Dr. Manu stated, in reference to cinnamon's ability to aid in fat burning, "It's best to choose a 100% natural supplement in order to truly benefit from its fat-burning, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties."

What a study claims

A study that appeared in the journal Clinical Nutrition in February 2019 discovered that cinnamon supplements can aid in weight reduction. The use of cinnamon resulted in a reduction in body fat, a loss of about 1 kg of weight, and a decrease in abdominal circumference of about 2.4 cm. People who were overweight or under 50 years old experienced more pronounced consequences. The best results came from consuming two grams or more of cinnamon every day for at least twelve weeks.

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