Metabolic Health
Cinnamon Extract (Ceylon)
Also known as: Cinnamomum verum, Ceylon cinnamon, True cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon may support healthy blood sugar levels. Lower coumarin than cassia.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Every Cinnamon Extract (Ceylon) product we have scored
| # | Product | Score | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nutricost Berberine HCI with Ceylon Cinnamon Capsules | 91 A | $0.47 |
| 2 | Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Beef Protein Isolate | 89 A | $2.00 |
| 3 | NOW Foods Cinnamon Bark | 86 A- | $0.15 |
| 4 | Pure Encapsulations GlucoFunction | 85 A- | $0.55 |
| 5 | Pure Encapsulations PureLean Pure Pack | 82 A- | $3.13 |
| 6 | Garden of Life Super Seed | 78 B+ | $1.04 |
| 7 | Vital Nutrients Blood Sugar Support | 77 B+ | $1.13 |
| 8 | BioSchwartz Greens Superfood Powder | 77 B+ | $1.00 |
| 9 | NOW Foods Tri-Chromium | 75 B+ | $0.07 |
| 10 | Garden of Life Organics Turmeric Inflammatory Response Gummy | 74 B+ | $1.01 |
| 11 | Integrative Therapeutics Glycemic Manager | 70 B | $0.95 |
| 12 | Pure Encapsulations Cinnamon WS | 66 B- | $0.48 |
Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing. Per-serving cost is list price divided by servings per container. No brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Common questions
How much Cinnamon Extract (Ceylon) should I take?
The typical range is 250-500mg extract or 1-6g powder. Ongoing
When should I take Cinnamon Extract (Ceylon)?
With carb-containing meals. Yes.
Which form of Cinnamon Extract (Ceylon) is best?
Ceylon extract — Low coumarin. Other forms in the catalog: Cassia.
Is Cinnamon Extract (Ceylon) safe?
Commonly reported: Rare. Serious warnings: Cassia contains coumarin (liver toxic long-term). Use Ceylon to avoid coumarin
Which Cinnamon Extract (Ceylon) supplement scores highest?
Nutricost Berberine HCI with Ceylon Cinnamon Capsules, at 91/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Primary uses
- Blood sugar
- Insulin sensitivity
- Glucose metabolism
How it works
- May improve insulin sensitivity
- May slow carbohydrate digestion
- Antioxidant
Dosage
- Typical range
- 250-500mg extract or 1-6g powder
- Timing
- With carb-containing meals
- With food
- Yes
- Duration
- Ongoing
- Special populations
- Prediabetes, blood sugar management
Forms
- Ceylon extract
- Cassia
Safety
Common side effects
- Rare
Contraindications
- Liver disease (cassia)
Products containing Cinnamon Extract (Ceylon)
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Cinnamon Extract (Ceylon) on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Evidence notes
Modest blood sugar support
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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