Effects of cinnamon on anthropometric indices and headache-related disability of patients with migraine: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

Objective: Increased body mass index (BMI) seems to be a risk factor for migraine attacks. Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-obesity effects. This study aimed to assess the effects of cinnamon on anthropometric indices and headache-related disability of patients with migraine.Materials and Methods: This study was conducted as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving ۵۰ migraine patients. Patients were randomized to receive either ۶۰۰ mg cinnamon powder or placebo capsules for two months. Height, body weight (BW), waist circumference (WC), and hip circumference (HC) were measured.Furthermore, Minimal or Infrequent Disability (MIDAS) and Headache Daily Result (HDR) Questionnaires were recorded.Results: At the end of the treatment period, BW and BMI did not change in the intervention group; however, both factors were significantly increased in the placebo group (p=۰.۰۰۱). The change of WC, HDR and MIDAS was significantly different between the intervention and placebo groups (p<۰.۰۰۱). Furthermore, HC and WHR significantly decreased (p=۰.۰۰۱).Conclusion: Cinnamon seems to have beneficial effects on anthropometric indices and headache disability of migraine patients.

Keywords:

Cinnamon , Migraine , Anthropometry , Headache , Weight