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Cinnamon (Cassia)

Cinnamomum cassia

Culinary Spice, Metabolic; Culinary Spice|Metabolicmetabolicblood_sugar_support

Most store-bought 'cinnamon' is cassia cinnamon. It’s commonly used for blood sugar support routines and flavor, but frequent high-dose use is not ideal long-term.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used for blood sugar support routines (educational use).
Warming spice used for digestion and comfort.
Popular in metabolic wellness blends.

Common Issues It May Help With

Blood sugar balance routines (traditional use).
Digestive comfort routines (traditional use).
Cold-feeling digestion routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Food: daily small amounts in meals/drinks.
Tea: simmer sticks or steep powder carefully.
Blend: pairs well with ginger and fenugreek.

Taste / Notes

Warm, sweet-spicy.

Evidence Level

Mixed evidence for metabolic markers; quality and dose matter.

Cautions

Cassia is higher in coumarin; avoid heavy daily medicinal dosing long-term.

Interactions

Use caution with diabetes medications.

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