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Dietary supplement

Cinnamon Smoothie Booster Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Organic Traditions

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

Cinnamon Smoothie Booster is a dietary supplement by Organic Traditions with 2 active ingredients. 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 Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Hydroethanolic extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cinnamon Smoothie Booster by Organic Traditions

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has 2 active ingredients, both Ceylon cinnamon in different extract forms: a hydroethanolic extract and a CO2 extract. These are concentrated versions of cinnamon designed to deliver more of the plant's compounds than you'd get from the spice in your kitchen.

The powder also contains silicon dioxide as an inactive ingredient (a common anti-caking agent).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: boost water and smoothies with cinnamon.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for Ceylon cinnamon in this product doesn't back up a lot of common claims. For obesity and diabetes, the data rates it as possibly ineffective.

For hay fever, COPD, and common cold, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't. If you're considering this for one of those reasons, talk with us about what the science actually shows.

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.

Taken orally, Ceylon cinnamon is generally well tolerated, and side effects are uncommon. The most frequently reported are bloating, indigestion (dyspepsia), and nausea.

Food amounts are likely safe, but supplement-strength doses like this are less studied, so avoid medicinal doses without medical advice. A small number of trial participants reported itching or rashes.

There's also one reported case of bleeding in a patient who took cinnamon daily for several months before surgery, though this is rare. Data on the safety of supplement doses while breastfeeding is unknown; food amounts are likely fine, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're nursing.

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.

Check with us before taking this if you're on blood pressure medications or diabetes medications. Both are affected by these cinnamon extracts, and your doses might need adjusting.

The interaction severity is Moderate for both drug types.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take blood pressure or blood sugar medications, check your prescriptions with our tool before starting—this product may strengthen their effects. Anyone with a known sensitivity to cinnamon should avoid it.

For most healthy adults, Ceylon cinnamon is generally well tolerated as a food spice, though supplement doses are less studied. Run your medications past us first.

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 Aug 24, 2016.

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 Smoothie Booster, straight from the product label.

Brand Organic Traditions
Barcode (UPC) 627733005319
Net contents 1.15 oz.; 33 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 24, 2016
DSLD ID 63344
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cinnamon Smoothie Booster by Organic Traditions, 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:
0.375 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.75 Gram(s)
Servings per container
44
UPC/BARCODE
627733005319
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Hydroethanolic extract645 mg--
organic Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) CO2 extract75 mg--

Other ingredients: Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Organic Traditions is committed to offering nutrient dense superfoods from many healing traditions around the world.

Organic Traditions Herbal Water and Smoothie Booster concentrated powders offer a refreshing alternative to sugar-laden, artificially flavored beverages.

ECO CERT BY ECOCERT ICO

In order to represent the complete signature of the herb, Organic Traditions Herbal Smoothie Booster concentrated powders combine Supercritical CO2 extracts and Hydroethanolic extracts in an easy to use, semi-soluble powder form.

At Organic Traditions the desire to go green within is bound to a commitment to preserve and protect our precious planet.

General Statements

Discover over 100 superfoods and fuel yourself at the highest level possible.

Supercharge Your Water and Smoothies And Power your Life With The Wisdom Of Cinnamon

Stay hydrated while boosting your water, favorite beverage or smoothie with the many benefits of these incredible herbs. Satisfy your thirst and ignite your being.*

Infuse Your Day With The Concentrated Power Of Cinnamon In An Easy To Use, Full Spectrum Powder Our proprietary full spectrum process gently extracts the full array of phytonutrients using a combination of supercritical CO2 extraction (fat soluble compounds) and hydroethanolic extraction (water soluble compounds) offering the complete signature of the herb in its most potent and pure form. No harsh solvents or high heat are used in the process.

1/4 teaspoon provided

Herb To Extract Ratio: Supercritical CO2 Extract – 40:1 Hydroethanoli c Extract – 10:1 Composition: Supercritical CO2 Extract – 10% Hydroethanolic Extract - 86% Silicon Dio xide – 4% Key Components: Essential Oil by Steam distillation: 39.00ml/kg Part Used: Bark

Supercritical Plus Hydroethanolic Dual Extraction

Infuse Your Beverage Enhance Your Day* Easy to Use Powder

The Complete Signature of the Herb Supercritical CO2 Plus Hydroethanolic Extract Herbs contain a wide array of key compounds. Some of these valuable compounds such as resins and essentials oils are fat-soluble, while compounds such as polyphenols and polysaccharides are water-soluble. Designed by nature, these compounds work in a magical synergy. Extracting one set of compounds simply does not offer the full majesty and potential of the plant. Turmeric for example contains beneficial turmerones, which are fat-soluble as well as water-soluble flavonoids.

We support farmers who are dedicated to the principles of sustainable agriculture.

Precautions

CAUTION: As with any dietary supplement, you should advise your healthcare practitioner of the use of the product. If you are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your healthcare practitioner prior to using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Contains an oxygen absorber. Do not consume.

Don’t exceed the recommended daily usage.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

Certified by Ecocert ICO

Formula

Concentrated Cinnamon Powder Water & Smoothie Booster 14 g of Fresh Cinnamon = 1/4 tsp. of Powder

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USDA ORGANIC

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

These free flowing, concentrated, semi-soluble powders can be added to water, coconut water, juice, any drink, smoothie or shake. Add Smoothie Booster to Water, Smoothies or Juice. Shake & Enjoy!

Warm Herbal Infusions Make warm tea-like infusions by adding 1/8 - 1/4 of a teaspoon of powder to 16-32 oz of warm water (not boiling) and a natural sweetener of your choice such as Organic Traditions Yacon Syrup. Whisk vigorously as if making a matcha tea and enjoy. While some herbs are extremely pleasant and delicious such as Holy Basil and Cinnamon, many of these herbs such as Brahmi and Shatavari have bitter or pungent taste profiles. Use your favourite juice or smoothie for the stronger herbs and a natural sweetener of your choice such as Organic Traditions Yacon Syrup.

Suggested Use: Add 1/8 - 1/4 tsp. to 16-32 oz of water, juice, smoothies or any other recipe. Dietary supplements should not be a replacement for a varied and balanced diet, and a healthy lifestyle.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place.

See for yourself

Cinnamon Smoothie Booster by Organic Traditions label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cinnamon Smoothie Booster by Organic Traditions

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.375 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container44 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

645 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 Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Hydroethanolic extract monograph & interactions
75 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 Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) CO2 extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Cinnamon Smoothie Booster by Organic Traditions Drug Interactions

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258Drugs
258 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Cinnamon Smoothie Booster 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 Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Hydroethanolic extract2 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Organic Traditions

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Name
Health Matters America Inc.
Street Address
2501 Broadway St., Unit 2
City
Cheektowaga
State
NY
ZipCode
14227
Phone Number
1-888-343-3278
Web Address
www.organictraditions.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cinnamon Smoothie Booster by Organic Traditions: Common Questions

Does Cinnamon Smoothie Booster by Organic Traditions interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Cinnamon Smoothie Booster 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?
Cinnamon Smoothie Booster contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Will this interact with my blood pressure medicine?
Yes—Ceylon cinnamon in this product may lower blood pressure on its own and could have additive effects with your medication, raising the risk of blood pressure dropping too low. Check your exact medications with our tool before starting, and talk to your pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Can I take this if I have diabetes?
If you take diabetes medication, you'll want to check first. Ceylon cinnamon may lower blood sugar and could have additive effects with your medication, possibly requiring dose adjustments. Use our medication checker to see if your specific drugs are affected.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common effects are bloating, indigestion, and nausea. A small number of people in studies reported itching or rashes. Stop and talk to us if you have any reaction.
Is this safe while breastfeeding?
Food amounts of cinnamon are likely fine, but we don't have enough data on the safety of supplement doses like this one while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're nursing.
Does cinnamon actually help with weight loss or blood sugar?
For both obesity and diabetes, the evidence rates it as possibly ineffective. The science doesn't support those common claims for this product.
What's the difference between the two cinnamon extracts in here?
One is a hydroethanolic extract (made using alcohol and water) and one is a CO2 extract (made using pressurized carbon dioxide). Both are concentrated forms of Ceylon cinnamon, and both carry the same interactions with blood pressure and diabetes medications.

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Cinnamon Smoothie Booster'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 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
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  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
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  18. Brancheau D, Patel B, Zughaib M. Do cinnamon supplements cause acute hepatitis? Am J Case Rep 2015;16:250-4. PubMed
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See these in context on the Ceylon Cinnamon monograph →

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