Ceylon Cinnamon (True Cinnamon)
Blood sugar spice. Ceylon, not Cassia. Evidence is mixed, so set expectations accordingly.
Verdict
5/10 Mixed
Evidence
Grade B / 100+ Studies
The No-BS Summary
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WHAT IT DOES
Blood sugar spice. Ceylon, not Cassia.
DOES IT WORK?
5/10 Mixed. May modestly improve blood sugar. Ceylon type is safer than Cassia due to lower coumarin. Evidence is decent.
HOW MUCH TO TAKE
1-6g daily
COST
Budget-friendly. $20-35/month for quality brands.
FIRST 24 HOURS
Don't expect miracles on day one. It's building in your system.
AFTER A FEW WEEKS
Give it 4-8 weeks for full effects. Patience pays.
SAFETY
One heads-up: ceylon_not_cassia. Otherwise, you're good.
HOW IT FEELS
No direct feeling. Lab values improve.
QUICK ANSWERS
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