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Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Zazzee Naturals

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 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.

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

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Zazzee Naturals 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 Ceylon Cinnamon. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg by Zazzee Naturals

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
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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: Ceylon cinnamon at 1000 mg per capsule. The capsule itself is made of pullulan, a plant-derived capsule material.

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 Ceylon Cinnamon's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy blood sugar levels and heart function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Hypertension, Obesity, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Ceylon Cinnamon is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Ceylon Cinnamon is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Obesity.
  • Also on file: Ceylon Cinnamon is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypertension, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes).

The evidence for Ceylon cinnamon is mixed. For obesity and diabetes, the data we hold rates it as possibly ineffective — meaning study results haven't shown meaningful benefit for weight or blood sugar control.

For hay fever, COPD, and the common cold, there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether it works or not.

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.

Ceylon cinnamon at food-spice doses is generally well tolerated, but supplement-strength doses like these are less studied. The most common side effects reported are bloating, indigestion (dyspepsia), and nausea.

Rarely, people have reported itching, rashes, or allergic skin reactions. There is one case report of bleeding complications in a patient taking a large daily amount for months, though this is uncommon.

Pregnancy is rated likely safe, and lactation (breastfeeding) is also rated likely safe, but the safety of supplement doses during breastfeeding isn't well established — food amounts are fine, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking supplement doses while 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.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood pressure medication or diabetes medication. Ceylon cinnamon may lower blood pressure and blood sugar, and adding it to your current drugs could cause your pressure or sugar to drop too far.

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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.

Ceylon cinnamon supplement might interest someone looking for a traditional spice remedy, but the evidence for obesity and diabetes is limited. If you take blood pressure or diabetes medication, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the cinnamon could add to your medication's effect and cause problems.

For most people at food-spice doses it's generally well tolerated, but side effects like bloating or 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 Oct 24, 2022.

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 Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Zazzee Naturals
Barcode (UPC) X0028ZGZUF
Net contents 150 Veggie Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2022
DSLD ID 276117
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg by Zazzee Naturals, 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
75
UPC/BARCODE
X0028ZGZUF
IngredientAmount% DV
Ceylon Cinnamon1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Pullulan Capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 2 capsules once daily, preferably with food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Formulation

Zazzee Naturals Certified Organic Ceylon Cinnamon is an all-natural herbal supplement commonly used to support healthy fat metabolism, normal blood circulation, healthy heart function, and healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range. A clean and gentle organic-based extraction method is used to capture and preserve the bark's most essential nutrients and compounds.

Supports healthy blood sugar levels Supports healthy fat metabolism Supports healthy heart function

USDA Organic

Allergen Information: Not manufactured with wheat, corn, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts ingredients.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Made with non GMO ingredients

Formula

Zazzee Naturals Certified Organic Ceylon Cinnamon is an all-natural herbal supplement commonly used to support healthy fat metabolism, normal blood circulation, healthy heart function, and healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range. A clean and gentle organic-based extraction method is used to capture and preserve the bark's most essential nutrients and compounds.

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg per serving

Precautions

Warnings: For adults only.

Consult physician if pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Allergen Information: Not manufactured with wheat, corn, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle.

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

ECO CERT Certified Organic by ECOCERT SA

USDA Organic

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Consistent Quality Made in USA

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

General Statements

Please recycle.

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Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg by Zazzee Naturals label

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Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg by Zazzee Naturals

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 container75 Amounts shown are per serving.

Ceylon Cinnamon

Interacts with
258 drugs
1000 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...

Ceylon Cinnamon monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg by Zazzee Naturals Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Ceylon Cinnamon 258

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg interact with 258 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Ceylon Cinnamon

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 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.

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
Ceylon Cinnamon full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg, from the product label.

Zazzee Naturals

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Name
Zazzee Naturals
Street Address
400 Rella Boulevard Suite 123 Dept. 182
City
Montebello
State
NY
ZipCode
10901
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Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg by Zazzee Naturals: Common Questions

Does Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg by Zazzee Naturals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 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?
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 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.
Can I take this while pregnant?
Ceylon cinnamon is rated likely safe during pregnancy. However, supplement doses are less studied than food amounts — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting to make sure it's right for your situation.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Food amounts of Ceylon cinnamon are rated likely safe while breastfeeding, but the safety of supplement doses isn't well established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking supplement-strength doses.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common side effects are bloating, indigestion, and nausea. Allergic reactions like itching or rashes are rare but have been reported.
Does Ceylon cinnamon actually help with weight loss or blood sugar?
The evidence we hold rates it as possibly ineffective for obesity and diabetes — study results haven't shown meaningful benefit for either condition.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Food-spice amounts are generally safe, but supplement-strength doses like this one are less studied over the long term. It's a good idea to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how long you plan to take it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Ceylon Cinnamon

Interacts with 258 drugs

Ceylon cinnamon is the so-called 'true' cinnamon, valued as a spice and used in traditional medicine for blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion. Evidence for most health benefits is limited...

Read the full Ceylon Cinnamon monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 1000 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.

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 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
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  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.
  3. Choi HK, Jung GW, Moon KH, et al. Clinical study of SS-Cream in patients with lifelong premature ejaculation. Urology 2000;55:257-61. PubMed
  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
  11. Ranasinghe P, Pigera S, Premakumara GA, et al. Medicinal properties of 'true' cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a systematic review. BMC Complement Altern Med 2013;13:275. PubMed
  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
  13. Nyadjeu P, Dongmo A, Nguelefack TB, Kamanyi A. Antihypertensive and vasorelaxant effects of Cinnamomum zeylanicum stem bark aqueous extracts. J Complement Integr Med 2011;8.
  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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