15/06/2026
similar taste NOT the same
* 2 TYPES
1) cassia cinnamon
2) Ceylon cinnamon (true cinnamon)
* DIFFERENCES
-CASSIA:
-often from China, Indonesia, Saigon
-stronger and spicier in flavor
-less expensive
-more commonly sold in supermarkets
-contains much higher levels of coumarin
CEYLON
-native to Sri Lanka
-sweeter, milder flavor
-very low levels of coumarin
-often preferred and chosen for medicinal or daily use
* WHAT IS COUMARIN
-natural compound found in cinnamon
-small amount is acceptable
-consume regularly or large amount may:
โขstress or damage the liver for some people
โขincrease risk of bleeding when combined with blood thinning medication
* USES
-cassia often used for cooking and taste
-Ceylon has health benefits and often used for blood sugar support, antioxidant support, cholesterol health
*BENEFITS AND AMOUNT
May help support healthy blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, antioxidant, heart health (cholesterol)
General amount consumed would be 1/2 to 1 tea spoon/day
