SYNERGISTIC CINNAMON COMBINATIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING INSULIN ACTIVITY

摘要

Novel compositions and methods are provided for modifying adipocyte physiology in an animal subject such as a human. The methods include administering to the animal subject a novel pharmaceutical compositions derived from Cinnamomi cassia extracts and hypoglycemic therapeutics. Also provided are methods of increasing insulin sensitivity in an animal, which comprise administering to the animal an amount of a combination of cinnamon and metformin or glipizide sufficient to increase insulin sensitivity. Also provided are methods of treating disorders related to insulin resistance.