News Release December 11, 2020 Caution With Cinnamon: ConsumerLab Tests Reveal High Amounts of Toxin in Some Supplements and Spices White Plains, New York, December 11, 2020 Cinnamon is a favorite spice that may modestly help lower blood sugar levels, likely due beneficial proanthocyanidins (PACs)
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These results indicate that PQQ improves beta-oxidation and enhances mitochondrial biogenesis, reducing fat accumulation
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