Methyl Hydroxy Chalcone Polymer (MHCP) - Glossary

Methyl Hydroxy Chalcone Polymer (MHCP)

Posted By on Dec 11, 2008 | 0 comments

The most active compound in cinnamon, which has been shown to have insulin-like effects in-vitro (i.e., in cell culture experiments).  MHCP may be responsible for the improvements in blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity seen in (some) studies on cinnamon supplementation.

Also written as “methylhydroxy chalcone polymer”.

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