Botanical

Cinnamon

Ceylon cinnamon bark

The bark of the Ceylon cinnamon plant, best known as a kitchen spice.

Evidence
C Results are inconsistent; species and amounts vary between studies
Studied for
Blood sugar

What studies found

Results from cinnamon studies are inconsistent. Studies used different species and amounts, which makes them hard to compare.

How much is in our products

ProductAmount
Blood Sugar Complex 100 mg per 2-capsule serving

In studies: Species and amounts vary a lot between studies; our guide doesn't list a typical amount.

Who should take care

Some types of cinnamon contain coumarin, which can affect the liver in large amounts. Ask your doctor first if you have a liver condition.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement if you take any medicine, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition.

Read more in our guides

Sources

  1. NCCIH 2024. Cinnamon

This page is for general education and isn't medical advice. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.