Ceylon Cinnamon Questions, Answered

Ceylon cinnamon, also called "true cinnamon", comes from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree, grown mainly in Sri Lanka. It has a lighter, sweeter taste than regular store cinnamon and contains very little coumarin, which makes it the preferred choice for daily use.

Most cinnamon sold in stores is Cassia. Cassia is cheaper, darker and contains much more coumarin, a natural compound that can strain the liver when taken every day. Ceylon cinnamon contains only traces of coumarin, so it is the better choice if you take cinnamon daily. Metabolae Ceylon Cinnamon uses only true Ceylon.

Coumarin is a natural compound found in cinnamon. In large daily amounts it can be hard on the liver. Cassia cinnamon can contain hundreds of times more coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon. That is why Ceylon is recommended for anyone taking cinnamon every day for months or years.

Ceylon sticks are thin, light tan and made of many soft, papery layers that crumble easily. Cassia sticks are thick, hard, dark reddish brown and made of a single rolled layer. For supplements, check the label for Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum. If it only says "cinnamon", it is usually Cassia.

Powder from the spice jar is usually Cassia, and you would need to eat a lot of it every day. A concentrated Ceylon supplement gives you a consistent amount in one serving, without the coumarin of Cassia. Metabolae concentrates Ceylon cinnamon 12 to 1, so one softgel equals 7,200 mg of raw Ceylon cinnamon.

Metabolae Ceylon Cinnamon is a small, smooth softgel, not a hard capsule, tablet or powder. Inside is a liquid: true Ceylon cinnamon extract from Sri Lanka, concentrated 12 to 1, mixed with MCT oil from coconut. Cinnamon's active compounds dissolve in fat, so the oil helps your body absorb them.

Each softgel equals 7,200 mg of raw Ceylon cinnamon, with no chalky texture or cinnamon aftertaste. The recommended amount is one softgel a day with a meal. Some customers choose to take two a day for an extra boost, but please check with your doctor before taking more than one.

Metabolae Ceylon Cinnamon supports healthy blood sugar levels already in a normal range, healthy metabolism and steady energy.

Two ingredients: a 12:1 concentrated true Ceylon cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum verum, from Sri Lanka) and MCT oil from coconut. The softgel shell is made of gelatin and glycerin.

Cinnamon's active compounds dissolve in fat. MCT oil carries them so your body can absorb them, and it is gentle on the stomach.

30. One bag is a 30-day supply. If you see a bag of 100 or 300 softgels, that is a clear sign it is not official Metabolae Ceylon Cinnamon.

Yes. It contains no gluten, GMOs, sugar or artificial fillers.

Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. No need to refrigerate.

Yes, keep taking your medication exactly as your doctor prescribed. Metabolae is a daily supplement, not a replacement for any medicine, so never stop or change a prescription on your own.

If you take medication for blood sugar or a blood thinner, check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start. Cinnamon can add to the effect of blood sugar medication, so your doctor may want you to check your numbers a little more often at first.

Many people do, but check with your doctor first. Cinnamon can add to the blood sugar lowering effect of metformin and other diabetes medications, so your doctor may want you to check your numbers more often when you start.

Ceylon cinnamon is the type recommended for daily, long-term use because it contains only traces of coumarin. If you have liver or kidney disease, take a blood thinner or are pregnant, talk to your doctor before starting.

Most people take it without problems. A few notice an upset stomach or loose stools at first. If anything feels wrong, stop taking it, talk to your doctor, and let us know.

Metabolae is not made to treat any condition. If you have kidney disease or high blood pressure, ask your doctor before starting.

Please talk to your doctor first. It has not been studied for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

We sell a small amount on Amazon, but metabolae.com is the best place to get genuine Metabolae. Genuine Metabolae Ceylon Cinnamon always comes in bags of 30 softgels.

If you see packs of 100 or 300 softgels, they come from unauthorized sellers, and we are working around the clock to have those listings taken down.

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