What is cinnamon bark?
Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of several related tree species, most notably Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) and cassia cinnamon, which is more common and widely sold. The bark is peeled, dried into curled quills, and ground into the fragrant spice used in food and supplement products.
What are the benefits of cinnamon bark?
Cinnamon's flavor and much of its studied activity come from cinnamaldehyde, an aromatic compound associated with supporting blood sugar levels already within the normal range and general antioxidant activity. It's a traditional culinary spice that doubles as a functional herb in adaptogen and metabolic-support blends.
In a formula, cinnamon bark rounds out the flavor and function of the herb blend, adding both a familiar warm taste and a distinct plant compound not found in the other roots and leaves.
How much cinnamon bark is in Daily Greens?
Cinnamon bark is one of the ingredients in the 1.2 g herb and extract blend, and its individual amount is not itemized separately from the rest of the blend on the label.
Who should be careful with cinnamon bark?
Cassia cinnamon, the more common variety, naturally contains coumarin, a compound that in high amounts can affect liver function or interact with blood-thinning medication; people with liver conditions or those on anticoagulants should be mindful of their total cassia cinnamon intake across food and supplements.
People managing diabetes should also monitor their blood sugar and mention regular cinnamon supplement use to their doctor, since it may have an additive effect alongside blood sugar medication.
Cinnamon Bark questions, answered
- Is Ceylon cinnamon different from regular cinnamon?
- Yes, Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) contains much less coumarin than cassia cinnamon, the more commonly sold variety, which is relevant for people watching their coumarin intake.
- Does cinnamon affect blood sugar?
- Cinnamon is traditionally associated with supporting blood sugar levels already in the normal range, and people on blood sugar medication should monitor levels and check with their doctor.
- What is coumarin and why does it matter in cinnamon?
- Coumarin is a naturally occurring compound found in higher amounts in cassia cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon; in large amounts it can affect liver function, so total intake is worth being mindful of.
Ingredients it works with
Cinnamon Bark is one of 56 in a single scoop.
Daily Greens prints every blend weight on the label — part of the 1.2 g herb and extract blend.
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