Cinnamon Extract 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
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First and foremost: checking Cinnamon Extract 250 mg 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.
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Cinnamon Extract 250 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson 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 Cinnamon Bark Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cinnamon Extract 250 mg by Swanson
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: cinnamon bark extract at 250 mg per capsule. The extract comes from cassia cinnamon, a common culinary spice that's been used in traditional medicine for various purposes.
The capsule itself is filled with inactive ingredients — gelatin (the capsule shell), microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, and calcium palmitate — which are there to hold the extract together and keep it stable.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for cinnamon extract's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. The ingredient has been studied for amenorrhea (missed periods), angina (chest pain), common cold, diabetes, diarrhea, and high cholesterol — but all six conditions carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence.
That doesn't mean cinnamon doesn't work; it means the research to date isn't conclusive enough for us to make a claim either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Cinnamon bark extract is generally well tolerated at food amounts, but supplement doses — especially high ones taken long-term — carry caution. The main concern is coumarin, a natural compound in cinnamon that can stress the liver over time.
Clinical trials at doses up to 12 grams daily for three months didn't show changes in liver enzymes, but prolonged use at supplement levels is less clear. Rare adverse effects in trials and case reports include a rash, skin reactions (in someone with a known cinnamic alcohol allergy), and one report of low blood sugar with seizure symptoms — though it wasn't clear whether cinnamon caused that event.
For pregnancy and breastfeeding, food amounts are considered likely safe, but medicinal or high-dose supplement amounts should be avoided due to limited safety data.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you start, double-check this with your pharmacist if you take diabetes medications (cinnamon may lower blood sugar further) or any drug known to stress the liver. These are Moderate-severity interactions, and your doctor may need to adjust your doses.
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 affect your liver, check this product with your pharmacist or doctor first. For everyone else, occasional use is generally well tolerated, but don't take it long-term in supplement doses without guidance — the coumarin adds up.
Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about whether this fits your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.
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
General information
Key facts about Cinnamon Extract 250 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Swanson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 087614141145 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 308497 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Cinnamon Extract 250 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Bark Extract | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Calcium Palmitate
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Formulation
Supports cardiovascular health and blood sugar metabolism Provides metabolic support Manages blood sugar levels
Blood sugar support
General Statements
Science-backed quality since 1969
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule with water before each meal.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are taking medication or have a medical condition.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
Formula
Cinnamon Extract 250 mg per capsule
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Cinnamon Extract 250 mg by Swanson label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Cinnamon Extract 250 mg by Swanson
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Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Cinnamon Bark Extract
Interacts with442 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 evi...
Cinnamon Bark Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Calcium Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Cinnamon Extract 250 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Swanson's Cinnamon Extract 250 mg contains one active ingredient — cinnamon bark extract — which does have documented interactions with two medication types.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The most serious concern involves drugs that stress the liver (hepatotoxic drugs). In theory, large doses of cinnamon extract over time could add to that stress, since cinnamon bark contains coumarin, a compound that can harm the liver when taken in very high amounts for extended periods.
The clinical trial data we have doesn't show liver enzyme changes at doses up to 12 grams daily for three months, but prolonged use at supplement levels — especially above food amounts — warrants caution.
Cinnamon may also lower blood sugar levels, so if you're on diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), there's a Moderate risk of additive effects. That means your blood sugar could drop more than expected, and your doctor might need to adjust your medication dose.
Altogether, these interactions span 425 individual medications.
Run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start, especially if you take liver-support drugs or any diabetes medication.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Cinnamon Extract 250 mg interact with 442 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Cinnamon Extract 250 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cinnamon Bark Extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cassia cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Cinnamon Extract 250 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cinnamon Bark ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Cinnamon Extract 250 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.
Cinnamon Bark Extract
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Cinnamon Extract 250 mg, from the product label.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- swanson.com
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Sources & How We Checked
Cinnamon Extract 250 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
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