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Could taking 500mg of cinnamon each day help polycythemia patients?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Probably not: There doesn't seem to be any scientific studies published on effects of cinnamon on red blood cells, platelets, or clotting.

Answered 12/27/2012

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