Cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree. It’s widely popular and has been linked with health benefits like improved blood sugar control and lowering of some risk factors for heart disease. There are two main types of cinnamon:
- Cassia - Also called “regular” cinnamon, this is the most commonly used type.
- Ceylon - Known as “true” cinnamon, Ceylon has a lighter and less bitter taste.
Cassia cinnamon is more commonly found in supermarkets, given that it’s much cheaper than Ceylon cinnamon. While Cassia cinnamon is safe to eat in small to moderate amounts, eating too much may cause health problems because it contains high amounts of a compound called coumarin. Research has found that eating too much coumarin may harm your liver and increase the risk of cancer. Furthermore, eating too much Cassia cinnamon has been linked to many other side effects.
Here are 6 possible side effects of eating too much Cassia cinnamon:
- May Cause Liver Damage
- May Increase the Risk of Cancer
- May Cause Mouth Sores
- May Cause Low Blood Sugar
- May Cause Breathing Problems
- May Interact with Certain Medications
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Ceylon vs. Cassia — Not All Cinnamon Is Created Equal
How Cinnamon Lowers Blood Sugar and Fights Diabetes
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