Cinnamon
Cassia
Found in 4 products 5 forms available Trending for: blood sugar control, cholesterol management, anti inflammatory
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Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.)
Open a jar of cinnamon and you smell warmth, holidays, sweetness. Five centuries ago, that aroma helped launch ships and redraw maps. Today, the same spice...
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Comparison
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Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) vs Cassia cinnamon (C. cassia, C. burmannii, C. loureiroi)
For regular/daily use, choose Ceylon cinnamon to minimize coumarin exposure; cassia is fine occasionally but can reach EFSA's TDI quickly at common amounts....
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Understanding Cinnamon
What it is
Cinnamon refers to several plants that belong to the genus Cinnamomum, native to Southeast Asia.
Reported benefits
→Supports healthy blood sugar levels
→Promotes healthy lipid profiles (cholesterol and triglycerides)
→Provides antioxidant support
→Contributes to anti-inflammatory processes
→Supports immune function
Dosage Guide
50mg
Low
200mg
Standard
200mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 50-200mg
• Therapeutic dose: 200-200mg
Forms & Absorption
Cinnamon
Standard form
608 products
Cinnamon bark extract
Standard form
185 products
Cinnamon Bark Extract
Standard form
90 products
Cinnamon extract
Standard form
90 products
Cinnamon bark powder
Standard form
74 products
Timing & Usage
Best taken:With meals
With food:20% recommend with food, 6% on empty stomach
Spacing:2+ hours from other minerals if applicable
