The Therapeutic Effects of Cinnamon on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review

Alireza Valizadeh; Shamsali Rezazadeh; Ali Hanafi; Zohreh Tarassoli; Ahmad Shamabadi; Ladan Kashani

doi:10.18502/jimc.v5i1.9567

Alireza Valizadeh Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Shamsali Rezazadeh Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, Karaj, Iran
Ali Hanafi Department of Research & Development, Samanik Salamat Gostar co., Tehran, Iran
Zohreh Tarassoli Department of Research & Development, Samanik Salamat Gostar co., Tehran, Iran
Ahmad Shamabadi School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Ladan Kashani Infertility Ward, Arash Women’s Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jimc.v5i1.9567

Keywords: Cinnamon, Insulin resistance, Lipid profile, Polycystic ovary syndrome.

Abstract

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common female gynecological endocrinopathy disorder with ages ranging from 18 to 45 years. PCOS significantly increases the risk of infertility, cardiovascular diseases, and type II diabetes in women. Cinnamon has a strong history of decreasing insulin resistance and treatment of PCOS. Therefore, we aim to review the effects of the cinnamon herb and extract on changes in the serum levels of sex hormones and ovarian tissue, metabolic activity, lipid profile, and insulin resistance.