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Ceylon Cinnamon Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Equip

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Ceylon Cinnamon against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Ceylon Cinnamon is a dietary supplement by Equip with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, high cholesterol, indigestion and gas.Based on those ingredients, 258 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Ceylon Cinnamon. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ceylon Cinnamon by Equip

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: organic Ceylon Cinnamon. The supplement provides cinnamon in capsule form — just the spice itself, with a vegetarian capsule as the only inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Ceylon Cinnamon's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy immune and cellular function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Common cold, Influenza, Immune support, General wellness.
  • The closest evidence on file: Ceylon Cinnamon is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common cold (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Ceylon Cinnamon is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Influenza.

The evidence for Ceylon cinnamon's effectiveness is limited. For obesity and diabetes, the data we hold rates it as possibly ineffective.

For hay fever, COPD, and the common cold, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it one way or the other — meaning we simply don't have solid research backing its use for those conditions.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Ceylon Cinnamon

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Orally, Ceylon cinnamon is generally well tolerated, and side effects are uncommon. The most common ones reported are bloating, indigestion (dyspepsia), and nausea.

Food amounts of cinnamon are considered likely safe. However, supplement-strength doses are less studied, so it's wise to avoid medicinal doses without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.

One rare case report described bleeding after very high daily doses, though this is not a typical reaction. A small number of people reported itching or rashes in studies.

If you're breastfeeding, food amounts of cinnamon are likely safe, but the safety of supplement doses while nursing isn't known — check with your healthcare provider.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Ceylon Cinnamon

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Ceylon Cinnamon.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 258 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you're on blood pressure medication (antihypertensive drugs) or diabetes medication (antidiabetes drugs), check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting this supplement — both are Moderate-severity interactions. Your doses may need adjustment.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Ceylon cinnamon is a familiar spice in supplement form, but its evidence for treating obesity, diabetes, or other conditions is weak. The real concern is if you take blood pressure or diabetes medication — you'll want to check with your pharmacist or doctor first, since cinnamon may amplify those drugs' effects.

For most people using food amounts, it's generally well tolerated.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Ceylon Cinnamon, straight from the product label.

Brand Equip
Barcode (UPC) 752993113563
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2020
DSLD ID 228299
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ceylon Cinnamon by Equip, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
752993113563
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Ceylon Cinnamon1200 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule

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Label statements
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General Statements

Feed what you need

Formula

Paleo friendly 100% whole foods

Long cherished in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, cinnamon offers a myriad of health benefits. Equip Ceylon Cinnamon is a convenient, and palatable way to increase your cinnamon consumption to support healthy immune and cellular function, and healthy carbohydrate metabolism that promotes normal digestion and supports healthy cardiovascular function.

Formulation

General metabolic support

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

How to use: Take 1-2 capsule serving per day for general support. Take an additional serving with higher carbohydrate meals.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

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Ceylon Cinnamon by Equip label

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Ceylon Cinnamon label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ceylon Cinnamon by Equip

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon

Interacts with
258 drugs
1200 mg per serving

Ceylon cinnamon is the so-called 'true' cinnamon, valued as a spice and used in traditional medicine for blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion. Evid...

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ceylon Cinnamon by Equip Drug Interactions

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258 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

organic Ceylon Cinnamon 258

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Ceylon Cinnamon interact with 258 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Ceylon Cinnamon interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Ceylon Cinnamon

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ceylon Cinnamon with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

organic Ceylon Cinnamon2 drug types · 258 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Ceylon cinnamon may lower blood glucose levels. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that Ceylon cinnamon extract has vasorelaxant properties and reduces blood pressure in rat models of hypertension, possibly via inhibition of calcium influx through L-type voltage-sensitive channels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
organic Ceylon Cinnamon full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ceylon Cinnamon, from the product label.

Equip

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Name
Equip LLC
City
Austin
State
TX
ZipCode
78702
Web Address
equipfoods.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ceylon Cinnamon by Equip: Common Questions

Does Ceylon Cinnamon by Equip interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ceylon Cinnamon has a known interaction with 258 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ceylon Cinnamon contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is Ceylon cinnamon safe to take while I'm pregnant?
Ceylon cinnamon is rated as likely safe in pregnancy. However, the safety data shows conflicting ratings on this ingredient, so it's best to discuss your specific situation with your OB or pharmacist before starting it.
Can I take Ceylon cinnamon if I'm breastfeeding?
Food amounts of cinnamon are likely safe while breastfeeding. The safety of supplement-strength doses isn't known, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking medicinal doses.
Does Ceylon cinnamon actually help with weight loss or blood sugar?
For weight loss (obesity), the evidence rates it as possibly ineffective. For blood sugar control (diabetes), it's also rated possibly ineffective. The research behind it isn't strong, so don't count on it as a treatment.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects are bloating, indigestion, and nausea. Rarely, people have reported itching or rashes. If you notice any of those, stop and tell your pharmacist.
How much cinnamon is in each capsule?
That information isn't on the product facts label we have on file — check the label on your bottle or contact the manufacturer for the dose per capsule.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ceylon Cinnamon’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Ceylon Cinnamon

Interacts with 258 drugs

Ceylon cinnamon is the so-called 'true' cinnamon, valued as a spice and used in traditional medicine for blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion. Evidence for most health benefits is limited...

Read the full Ceylon Cinnamon monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Ceylon Cinnamon's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 22 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Ceylon Cinnamon 22 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Choi HK, Jung GW, Moon KH, et al. Clinical study of SS-Cream in patients with lifelong premature ejaculation. Urology 2000;55:257-61. PubMed
  4. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  5. Anderson RA, Broadhurst CL, Polansky MM, et al. Isolation and Characterization of Polyphenol Type-A Polymers from Cinnamon with Insulin-like Biological Activity. J Agric Food Chem 2004;52:65-70. PubMed
  6. Jarvill-Taylor KJ, Anderson RA, Graves DJ. A hydroxychalcone derived from cinnamon functions as a mimetic for insulin in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. J Am Coll Nutr 2001;20:327-36. PubMed
  7. Onderoglu S, Sozer S, Erbil KM, et al. The evaluation of long-term effcts of cinnamon bark and olive leaf on toxicity induced by streptozotocin administration to rats. J Pharm Pharmacol 1999;51:1305-12.
  8. Kanerva L, Estlander T, Jolanki R. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from spices. Contact Dermatitis 1996;35:157-62. PubMed
  9. Ranasinghe P, Jayawardena R, Galappaththy P, et al. Response to Akilen et al. Efficacy and safety of 'true' cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) as a pharmaceutical agent in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabet Med 2013 Apr;30(4):506-7.
  10. Oliveira JdA, da Silva IC, Trindade LA, et al. Safety and tolerability of essential oil from Cinnamomum zeylanicum blume leaves with action on oral candidosis and its effect on the physical properties of the acylic resin. Evid Based Complement Alternat Me
  11. Ranasinghe P, Pigera S, Premakumara GA, et al. Medicinal properties of 'true' cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a systematic review. BMC Complement Altern Med 2013;13:275. PubMed
  12. Ranasinghe P, Galappaththy P. Health benefits of Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a summary of the current evidence. Ceylon Med J 2016;61(1):1-5. PubMed
  13. Nyadjeu P, Dongmo A, Nguelefack TB, Kamanyi A. Antihypertensive and vasorelaxant effects of Cinnamomum zeylanicum stem bark aqueous extracts. J Complement Integr Med 2011;8.
  14. Wansi SL, Nyadjeu P, Ngamga D, et al. Blood pressure lowering effect of the ethanol extract from the stembark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (lauraceae) in rats. Pharmacol online 2007;3:166-76.
  15. Admani S, Hill H, Jacob SE. Cinnamon Sugar Scrub Dermatitis: "Natural" Is Not Always Best. Pediatr Dermatol. 2017;34(1):e42-e43. PubMed
  16. Isaac-Renton M, Li MK, Parsons LM. Cinnamon spice and everything not nice: many features of intraoral allergy to cinnamic aldehyde. Dermatitis. 2015;26(3):116-21. PubMed
  17. Vandersall A, Katta R. Eyelid dermatitis as a manifestation of systemic contact dermatitis to cinnamon. Dermatitis. 2015 Jul-Aug;26(4):189. PubMed
  18. Brancheau D, Patel B, Zughaib M. Do cinnamon supplements cause acute hepatitis? Am J Case Rep 2015;16:250-4. PubMed
  19. Ranasinghe P, Jayawardena R, Pigera S, et al. Evaluation of pharmacodynamic properties and safety of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) in healthy adults: a phase I clinical trial. BMC Complement Altern Med 2017;17(1):550. PubMed
  20. Zareie A, Sahebkar A, Khorvash F, Bagherniya M, Hasanzadeh A, Askari G. Effect of cinnamon on migraine attacks and inflammatory markers: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Phytother Res 2020;34(11):2945-52. PubMed
  21. Zobeiri M, Parvizi F, Shahpiri Z, et al. Evaluation of the effectiveness of cinnamon oil soft capsule in patients with functional dyspepsia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2021;2021:6634115. PubMed
  22. Chase C, Doyle A, John SS, Laurent T, Griffith S. Post-operative haemorrhage secondary to cinnamon use. A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022;95:107179. PubMed

See these in context on the Ceylon Cinnamon monograph →

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