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

نویسندگان

1 Department of Research & Development, Samanik Salamat Gostar co., Tehran, Iran

2 School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4 Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, Karaj, Iran

5 Department of Research & Development, Samanik Salamat Gostar co., Tehran, Iran

6 Department of Research & Development, Samanik Salamat Gostar co., Tehran, Iran

doi
http://dx.doi.org/10.18502/jimc.v5i1.9567
چکیده

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.