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Cinnamon (Ceylon)
A sourced reference on Cinnamon (Ceylon) identity, evidence limits and safety context.
Source and review status
Published sources checked
Sources checked on: 6 September 2026
Qualified clinical review: Pending. This page has not been clinically reviewed.
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Editorial role: InfoAddict. Last material change: 6 September 2026. Next source review: 6 March 2027.
Identity and product form
Ceylon cinnamon usually refers to Cinnamomum verum, which is distinct from cassia cinnamon. Botanical identification matters because constituent profiles differ.
Sources: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
What the reviewed evidence can and cannot show
NCCIH says research does not clearly support cinnamon for health conditions and that studies of glucose-related outcomes have been mixed. This page makes no diabetes-treatment claim.
Sources: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Safety and limits
Cinnamon supplements may interact with medicines and can vary by species and extract. People with liver disease, pregnancy, or glucose-lowering medicines should seek individual advice.
Sources: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Published sources
- Cinnamon (Ceylon): Usefulness and Safety
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Current NIH public information page; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: Identity, evidence limits and safety points stated for this botanical or ingredient.
Change history
| Date | Change | Clinical-review status |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Source-linked reference published | Pending |
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