India, July 21 -- Cinnamon as a fat burner? Actor Harshvardhan Rane calls it his secret weapon for weight loss, crediting the spice for helping him stay lean. But is there any science behind this popular kitchen ingredient's fat-burning claims? Ortho surgeon, Dr Manu Bora, shares in his July 15 Instagram post whether cinnamon truly supports weight loss or if it's just another health myth. (Also read: Ali Fazal shares his simple fitness rules for fit body at 38, slams fad diets: 'I see dietitians giving random.' )

During an interview, Harshvardhan shared, "I'm eating cinnamon, it's my fat burner." Reacting to his video, Dr Manu, an orthopaedic surgeon, said, "Cinnamon is the most natural fat burner. It helps your body burn fat much faster...