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CinnaTrax 350 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by VitaMonk

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

CinnaTrax 350 mg is a dietary supplement by VitaMonk 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of CinnaTrax 350 mg by VitaMonk

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.

CinnaTrax contains one active ingredient: organic Ceylon cinnamon at 350 mg per capsule. The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose, and it also contains rice flour and rice extract as inactive ingredients.

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

This is a single-ingredient Ceylon Cinnamon product and its label doesn't state a use — see Ceylon Cinnamon's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for what cinnamon can do is mixed. For obesity and diabetes — the two conditions it's most often marketed for — the data we have shows it's possibly ineffective.

For allergies, COPD, and the common cold, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.

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 by mouth, Ceylon cinnamon is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects in people who've used it are bloating, indigestion, and nausea — these are uncommon, but they do happen.

At food amounts (like what you'd eat in cooking), it's considered likely safe. At supplement doses like this one, we know less, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.

There's also a very rare case of bleeding reported in someone who took a tablespoon of cinnamon daily for months and then had surgery — this is unusual, but worth being aware of. A small number of people have reported itching or rashes with oral cinnamon, and some reported a skin reaction after being sensitized to cinnamon in other ways.

During pregnancy, the safety data says it's likely safe; while breastfeeding, it's rated likely safe as well, though supplement-strength doses haven't been well studied.

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 any blood pressure medication (antihypertensive drugs) or diabetes medication (antidiabetes drugs) you're taking before starting this product. Both interactions are rated Moderate, meaning the cinnamon could add to their effects and potentially lower your blood pressure or blood sugar too much.

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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.

Ceylon cinnamon at this dose may be worth trying if you're curious about its traditional uses, but the evidence it actually works for obesity or diabetes is weak. If you take blood pressure or diabetes medication, check your specific drugs with our tool first — the interactions are real.

Otherwise, it's generally well tolerated, though bloating and nausea can happen.

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 CinnaTrax 350 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand VitaMonk
Barcode (UPC) B01NBAOYX3
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2021
DSLD ID 242104
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)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for CinnaTrax 350 mg by VitaMonk, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
B01NBAOYX3
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Ceylon Cinnamon700 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Rice Flour, Rice extract

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions & Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules 1-2 times daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach from children. Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or under the age of 18.

Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or under the age of 18.

Consult with a health care professional if you have or suspect a medical condition, or before beginning any new dietary supplement. If you experience any adverse reactions please discontinue use and contact your health care professional.

Individuals on blood thinners should be extra cautious when taking cinnamon.

Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

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.

Seals/Symbols

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Formula

Organic non-GMO Ceylon Cinnamon

Formulation

Supports healthy blood sugar Supports heart health

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

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CinnaTrax 350 mg by VitaMonk label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in CinnaTrax 350 mg by VitaMonk

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon

Interacts with
258 drugs
700 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: Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Rice Flour, Rice extract. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

CinnaTrax 350 mg by VitaMonk 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 CinnaTrax 350 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 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for CinnaTrax 350 mg, from the product label.

VitaMonk

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Name
VitaMonk
Street Address
2637 E Atlantic Blvd #24351
City
Pompano Beach
State
FL
ZipCode
33062
Web Address
VitaMonk.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

CinnaTrax 350 mg by VitaMonk: Common Questions

Does CinnaTrax 350 mg by VitaMonk interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, CinnaTrax 350 mg 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?
CinnaTrax 350 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.
Will this help me lose weight or manage my diabetes?
The evidence we have says cinnamon is possibly ineffective for both obesity and diabetes. There's a lot of traditional use and folk knowledge around cinnamon for blood sugar, but when tested, it hasn't shown reliable benefit for these purposes.
What are the most common side effects?
Most people tolerate it fine, but some experience bloating, indigestion (dyspepsia), or nausea. Adverse reactions overall are uncommon.
Is it safe while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, Ceylon cinnamon is rated likely safe. While breastfeeding, it's also rated likely safe. That said, supplement-strength doses haven't been studied as much as food amounts, so run it by your doctor or pharmacist if you want personalized advice.
Can I take this if I'm allergic to cinnamon?
No — the product facts don't address this, so we can't advise you here. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about your specific allergy and whether this product is safe for you.
What exactly is Ceylon cinnamon?
It's a type of cinnamon spice from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). This product is the organic form, and each capsule contains 350 mg of it.

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Sources & How We Checked

CinnaTrax 350 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 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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  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.
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  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
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  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
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  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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