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Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Organic Aura

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Organic Aura 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 organic Cinnamon. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg by Organic Aura

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 cinnamon (cassia cinnamon) at 400 mg per capsule. The only other ingredient listed is the cinnamon powder itself as a filler.

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: promotes healthy metabolism and provides antioxidants.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Obesity, metabolic health, blood sugar regulation — and 1 related terms.
  • 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 on the conditions listed here — amenorrhea, angina, common cold, diabetes, diarrhea, and dyslipidemia (high cholesterol) — is insufficient in the data we hold. That means we don't have enough reliable clinical evidence to confirm whether this supplement works for any of these.

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.

Cinnamon from food amounts is generally well tolerated. At supplement doses, though, there's a caution: the safety data advises against high-dose or concentrated supplement forms during pregnancy due to limited safety information.

For non-pregnant adults, the main concern is coumarin content — large amounts over a long time might harm the liver, though at the 400 mg dose in clinical trials, liver enzymes didn't shift significantly. Rare adverse effects reported in trials include a rash, systemic contact dermatitis (in someone with a cinnamon allergy), and one case of low blood sugar with seizure, though the link to cinnamon in that case was unclear.

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 your exact medications before you start if you take antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar could drop further) or hepatotoxic drugs (medications that strain the liver). These are the two drug categories with documented interactions in the data we hold.

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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.

If you're on diabetes medications or drugs that stress your liver, talk with your pharmacist before starting this. At food-level doses cinnamon is fine, but supplement forms need caution over time.

Pregnancy safety data is limited — check with your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing.

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 Feb 25, 2021.

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 Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Organic Aura
Barcode (UPC) 731236219170
Net contents 100 Veg Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2021
DSLD ID 243189
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg by Organic Aura, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
731236219170
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Cinnamon400 mg--

Other ingredients: 100% pure organic Cinnamon powder

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Label statements
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Formula

Cinnamon We freshly ground our Organic Cinnamon in small batches to insure optimum flavor and quality. In addition to traditional benefits, Cinnamon promotes healthy metabolism and provides antioxidants. Organic Aura Cinnamon capsule is 100% pure and fresh, finely ground using the top quality cinnamon barks from a single source and grown by traditional organic farming.

Made with certified cinnamon root powder

Raw organic whole food Actual Cinnamon

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing

Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Storage

Keep in cool, dry place.

Formulation

Produce of Organic Agriculture from India

100% certified organic

Promotes balanced metabolism 100% Natural

No soy, yeast, corn, sugar, starch, egg, milk, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Organic

Made with NON-GMO ingredients

Raw

Gluten free

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

General Statements

ECO

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 2 times a day with a glass of water or as directed by your healthcare professional

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Product

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.

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Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg by Organic Aura label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg by Organic Aura

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 container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Cinnamon

Interacts with
442 drugs
400 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...

Organic Cinnamon monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: 100% pure organic Cinnamon powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg by Organic Aura Drug Interactions

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442Drugs
442 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg 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 Cinnamon2 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg, from the product label.

Organic Aura

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Name
Organic Aura International An Organic Ayurveda Company
Street Address
2924 Kendale Dr.
City
Toledo
State
OH
ZipCode
43606
Web Address
www.OrganicAuraNaturals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg by Organic Aura: Common Questions

Does Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg by Organic Aura interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg 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?
Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg 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.
Does cinnamon actually help with blood sugar or diabetes?
The evidence we hold isn't strong enough to say. Multiple studies on cinnamon for diabetes show insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works, so we can't confirm it helps.
Is cinnamon safe to take every day?
Food amounts are generally well tolerated. At supplement doses — especially high or concentrated ones over a long time — the coumarin in cassia cinnamon is a concern because it can stress the liver in large amounts. At the 400 mg dose tested clinically, liver markers didn't show significant harm, but check with your pharmacist before long-term use.
Can I take this while pregnant?
Food amounts of cinnamon are likely fine, but the safety data advises against high-dose or concentrated supplement forms during pregnancy due to limited safety information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What if I'm allergic to cinnamon?
A small number of people have reported allergic reactions — including rash and contact dermatitis — from cinnamon in food or supplements. If you know you're allergic to cinnamon or cinnamic alcohol, avoid this product.
Does this capsule have fillers or anything else in it besides cinnamon?
The only ingredient listed is organic cinnamon powder itself — no other fillers are noted.

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Sources & How We Checked

Cinnamon Capsules 400 mg'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.

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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

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