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CinnaBoost Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Garden Greens

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking CinnaBoost 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

CinnaBoost is a dietary supplement by Garden Greens with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, digestive upset, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 442 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are CinnaBoost(TM). Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of CinnaBoost by Garden Greens

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “CinnaBoost(TM)” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

CinnaBoost has 2 active ingredients: cinnamon extract and a standardized cinnamon extract. Both are forms of cassia cinnamon, which is the spice you know from cooking.

The product also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silica — which are fillers and binders that help hold the capsule together.

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 Cassia Cinnamon's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: help support healthy blood sugar and metabolism.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Dyslipidemia, Obesity, metabolic health, glucose regulation.
  • The closest evidence on file: Cassia Cinnamon is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Cassia Cinnamon is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes).

The evidence for cinnamon isn't established in the data we hold. We have no sufficient reliable evidence to rate it for amenorrhea, angina, common cold, diabetes, diarrhea, or dyslipidemia (high blood fats).

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies aren't solid enough yet for us to say.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cassia 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.

Food amounts of cinnamon are generally well tolerated. At higher supplement doses, especially over a long time, there's concern about liver damage because of the coumarin in cassia cinnamon.

In clinical trials, people took 360 mg to 12 grams daily for up to 3 months without a significant increase in liver enzymes, but long-term safety at high doses isn't fully known. A small number of trial participants reported a rash or, in rare cases, skin reactions if they had a cinnamon allergy.

One person taking cinnamon also reported a low blood sugar event (hypoglycemia), though it's unclear if cinnamon caused it. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, food amounts appear likely safe, but you should avoid medicinal or high-dose supplement amounts — the data on those isn't solid enough.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cassia 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 — Cassia Cinnamon.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 443 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.

Check with your pharmacist if you take diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs) — cinnamon may lower your blood sugar and could require a dose adjustment. Also double-check if you take any medications that stress the liver (hepatotoxic drugs), since high-dose cinnamon over time could add to that burden.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take diabetes medications or drugs that affect your liver, run this past your pharmacist first — cinnamon can lower blood sugar and theoretically add to liver stress at high doses. The product is generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses, but long-term safety at high doses isn't fully settled.

Food amounts are fine, but stick to what the label says.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2014.

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 CinnaBoost, straight from the product label.

Brand Garden Greens
Barcode (UPC) 035046061388
Net contents 60 Vegicap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2014
DSLD ID 32544
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 CinnaBoost by Garden Greens, 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:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
035046061388
IngredientAmount% DV
CinnaBoost(TM)1000 mg--
cinnamon {extract}0 NP--
cinnamon standardized extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: TAKE 2 VEGETARIAN CAPSULES ONCE OR TWICE DAILY AS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT.

Storage

Store at 15-30(0)C (59-86(0)F). Protect from heat, light and moisture.

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: Not recommended for use if you are pregnant or lactating. Seek the advice of a your physician.

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 any disease.

General

TC# A8040602 ITEM# N6138

Formula

Powered with Standardized Cinnamon Extracts 100% Purified Bark and Extract

CINNAMON EXTRACT

General Statements

Help Support Healthy Blood Sugar Help Support Metabolism Help Support Healthy Digestion

All rights reserved. Made in the USA.

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Brand IP Statement(s)

(C) 2006 Copyright Garden Greens(TM)

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CinnaBoost by Garden Greens label

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CinnaBoost label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in CinnaBoost by Garden Greens

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

Serving size2 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

CinnaBoost(TM)

Interacts with
442 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Cassia cinnamon is the common, inexpensive cinnamon used in cooking, and it is also taken as a supplement, most often for blood sugar support. The evi...

CinnaBoost(TM) monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

CinnaBoost by Garden Greens Drug Interactions

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442Drugs
442 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

CinnaBoost(TM) 442

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in CinnaBoost interact with 442 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in CinnaBoost interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. CinnaBoost(TM)

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in CinnaBoost 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.

CinnaBoost(TM)2 drug types · 442 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, cassia cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Cassia cinnamon may lower blood glucose levels, and have additive effects in patients treated with antidiabetic agents. Dose adjustments to diabetes medications might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
There is some concern that ingesting large amounts of cassia cinnamon for an extended duration might cause hepatotoxicity in some people. Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which can cause hepatotoxicity in animal models. In humans, very high doses of coumarin from 50-7000 mg/day can result in hepatotoxicity that resolves when coumarin use is discontinued. Lower amounts might also cause liver problems in sensitive people, such as those with liver disease or those taking potentially hepatotoxic agents.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
CinnaBoost(TM) full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for CinnaBoost, from the product label.

Garden Greens

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Name
Garden Greens
Street Address
6 Henderson Dr.
City
W. Caldwell
State
NJ
ZipCode
07006
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CinnaBoost by Garden Greens: Common Questions

Does CinnaBoost by Garden Greens interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, CinnaBoost has a known interaction with 442 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
CinnaBoost 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.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Food amounts of cinnamon appear likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but we don't have enough safety data for medicinal or high-dose supplement amounts. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting.
Will this help my diabetes or high blood sugar?
We don't have sufficient reliable evidence to say whether cinnamon works for diabetes. What we do know is that cinnamon may lower blood sugar, which is why you need to tell your pharmacist if you're on diabetes medications.
What's the difference between the two cinnamon ingredients in here?
Both are forms of cassia cinnamon extract — one is a straight extract, the other is standardized (meaning it's been adjusted to a consistent strength). They're the same spice in slightly different formats.
Can cinnamon really hurt my liver?
At very high doses (50–7,000 mg of coumarin per day), cinnamon's coumarin content can damage the liver in humans, but the damage reversed when people stopped. Food amounts and typical supplement doses are generally safe, but long-term use at high doses carries some risk.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Most people tolerate cinnamon well. In trials, a small number reported a rash. If you have a cinnamon allergy, you could develop skin reactions. One person reported low blood sugar, though it's unclear if cinnamon was the cause. Stop taking it and call your pharmacist if you notice anything odd.

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The Full Monographs Behind CinnaBoost’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Cassia Cinnamon

Interacts with 442 drugs

Cassia cinnamon is the common, inexpensive cinnamon used in cooking, and it is also taken as a supplement, most often for blood sugar support. The evidence for its health benefits is mixed a...

Read the full Cassia Cinnamon monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

CinnaBoost'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 20 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.

Cassia Cinnamon 20 references
  1. 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
  2. Khan A, Safdar M, Ali Khan M, et al. Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2003;26:3215-8. PubMed
  3. De Benito V, Alzaga R. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from cassia (Chinese cinnamon) as a flavouring agent in coffee. Contact Dermatitis 1999;40:165. PubMed
  4. Drake TE, Maibach HI. Allergic contact dermatitis and stomatitis caused by a cinnamic aldehyde-flavored toothpaste. Arch Dermatol 1976;112:202-3.
  5. Press release. Cinnamon capsules to reduce blood sugar are medicinal products! Efficacy has not been scientifically proven - some products contain high levels of coumarin. Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfM), Germany, November 11, 2006. Available a
  6. Felter SP, Vassallo JD, Carlton BD, Daston GP. A safety assessment of coumarin taking into account species-specificity of toxicokinetics. Food Chem Toxicol 2006;44:462-75. PubMed
  7. Crawford P. Effectiveness of cinnamon for lowering hemoglobin A1C in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, controlled trial. J Am Board Fam Med 2009;22:507-12. PubMed
  8. Akilen, R., Tsiami, A., Devendra, D., and Robinson, N. Glycated haemoglobin and blood pressure-lowering effect of cinnamon in multi-ethnic Type 2 diabetic patients in the UK: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Diabet.Med. 2010; PubMed
  9. Lu T, Sheng H Wu J Cheng Y Zhu J Chen Y. Cinnamon extract improves fasting blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin level in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. Nutr Res. 2012;32(6):408-412. PubMed
  10. Choi, J., Lee, K. T., Ka, H., Jung, W. T., Jung, H. J., and Park, H. J. Constituents of the essential oil of the Cinnamomum cassia stem bark and the biological properties. Arch Pharm Res 2001;24(5):418-423.
  11. Altschuler JA, Casella SJ, MacKenzie TA, Curtis KM. The effect of cinnamon on A1C among adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2007;30(4):813-6. PubMed
  12. Stoecker BR, Zhan Z, Luo R, et al. Cinnamon extract lowers blood glucose in hyperglycemic subjects. FASEB J. 2010;22:722.1 (Abstract only). DOI
  13. Admani S, Hill H, Jacob SE. Cinnamon Sugar Scrub Dermatitis: "Natural" Is Not Always Best. Pediatr Dermatol. 2017;34(1):e42-e43. PubMed
  14. 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
  15. Vandersall A, Katta R. Eyelid dermatitis as a manifestation of systemic contact dermatitis to cinnamon. Dermatitis. 2015 Jul-Aug;26(4):189. PubMed
  16. Wickenberg J, Lindstedt S, Nilsson J, Hlebowicz J. Cassia cinnamon does not change the insulin sensitivity or the liver enzymes in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance. Nutr J 2014 Sep 24;13:96. PubMed
  17. Brancheau D, Patel B, Zughaib M. Do cinnamon supplements cause acute hepatitis? Am J Case Rep 2015;16:250-4. PubMed
  18. Shekarchizadeh-Esfahani P, Heydarpour F, Izadi F, Jalili C. The effect of cinnamon supplementation on liver enzymes in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Complement Ther Med 2021;58:102699. PubMed
  19. Bernaola J, Valverde-Monge M, Otal-Buesa M, Cullen D, Heras-Mendaza F. Cinnamon allergic contact cheilitis. Contact Dermatitis 2023;88(5):418-419. PubMed
  20. Patel K, Howard M, Tate B. Cheilitis caused by allergic contact dermatitis to cinnamon in chai tea: A case report. Contact Dermatitis 2023;88(3):239-240. PubMed

See these in context on the Cassia Cinnamon monograph →

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