01Gold Standard
Ceylon Cinnamon (Organic)
$82oz
low-coumarinliver-safedaily-use
Ceylon has 250x less coumarin than Cassia/Saigon cinnamon. Coumarin is hepatotoxic—daily Saigon can damage liver. Ceylon is true cinnamon.
Quality Score11/12
Purity
Evidence
Transparency
Value
Strong Evidence
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Ingredients & Purity
Cinnamomum verum (true cinnamon) from Sri Lanka. No fillers or irradiation.
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Scientific Evidence
Coumarin hepatotoxicity well-established. EU has strict limits. Blood sugar benefits similar across types.
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Brand Transparency
USDA Organic, Non-GMO verified. Single origin.
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Value Assessment
$8/2oz. Double the price of Cassia but won't damage liver with daily use.
Why Not Alternatives?
Saigon cinnamon (most store brands) has 1-4.5% coumarin. EU daily limit is 0.1mg/kg body weight. One teaspoon of Saigon exceeds this. Ceylon is 0.004% coumarin.