Overview
Saigon cinnamon contains chemicals that might affect blood sugar and also have anti-inflammatory effects. It also contains a chemical called coumarin which might harm the liver.
People use Saigon cinnamon for diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse Saigon cinnamon with cassia cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, Indian cassia, or Padang cassia. These are not the same.
Uses & Effectiveness
We currently have no information for SAIGON CINNAMON overview.
Side Effects
Saigon cinnamon is possibly unsafe when consumed in large amounts, long-term. The coumarin in Saigon cinnamon might cause liver injury at doses as low as 50 mg daily, which is found in about 7 grams of Saigon cinnamon. There isn't enough reliable information to know if Saigon cinnamon is safe when used as medicine in smaller amounts.
Special Precautions & Warnings
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Saigon cinnamon is safe to use when pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Liver disease: Saigon cinnamon contains a chemical that might harm the liver. If you have liver disease, do not take Saigon cinnamon in amounts larger than those normally found in food.
Special Precautions and Warnings
Saigon cinnamon is possibly unsafe when consumed in large amounts, long-term. The coumarin in Saigon cinnamon might cause liver injury at doses as low as 50 mg daily, which is found in about 7 grams of Saigon cinnamon. There isn't enough reliable information to know if Saigon cinnamon is safe when used as medicine in smaller amounts.
Special Precautions & Warnings
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Saigon cinnamon is safe to use when pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Liver disease: Saigon cinnamon contains a chemical that might harm the liver. If you have liver disease, do not take Saigon cinnamon in amounts larger than those normally found in food.
Interactions
Medications that can harm the liver (Hepatotoxic drugs) interacts with SAIGON CINNAMON
Saigon cinnamon might harm the liver. Some medications can also harm the liver. Taking Saigon cinnamon along with a medication that can harm the liver might increase the risk of liver damage.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Dosing
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