Compound Profile

Cinnamon Extract

Decision ready summary: Cinnamon extract is best framed for blood glucose support; insulin sensitivity support; safety screen: liver disease; anticoagulant medication caution; pregnancy high dose caution.

Last reviewed: •1 human studies cited

C Preliminary

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Quick Stats

Evidence level

Preliminary evidence

Typical onset

Varies by prep

Safety rating

Use extra caution: Use caution

Best for

GLUT4

Safety & Cautions

Cassia cinnamon can contain coumarin; avoid aggressive high dose chronic use with liver concerns.

Evidence-based safety

Caution when combined

These pairings share a flagged risk mechanism. They are additive-effect cautions derived from contraindication data, not confirmed clinical interactions. Consult a clinician before combining.

Moderate Caution

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Blood-sugar lowering

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Blood-sugar lowering

Evidence Summary

C Preliminary

Evidence lens

Useful signal, but study design, dose, and population still matter.

ModeratePreliminary evidence

Human clinical evidence: Present in source signals

Mechanistic / preclinical: Mechanism mapped — Glucose Uptake Enhancement · AMPK Pathway Activation · Metabolic Regulation

Research maturity: More interpretable — main contexts: GLUT4

Safety boundary: Safety note available — Cassia cinnamon can contain coumarin; avoid aggressive high dose chronic use with liver concerns.

This profile cites 1 human study.

Evidence Strength

Confidence estimate based on the design quality and consistency of published clinical trials.

Preliminary evidence

Cinnamon Extract has a preliminary evidence evidence rating.

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Citation density
1.0
Sources
1
Effects
1
Research recency
Mixed recency
How evidence grades work

Each grade reflects the strength and consistency of published human evidence — not marketing claims. Grades are based on study count, design quality, effect size, consistency, and recency.

A

Strong

Multiple RCTs, consistent direction, adequate effect size

B

Moderate

Some RCTs or consistent observational data in humans

C

Preliminary / Mixed

Animal or in-vitro only, or conflicting human data

D

Traditional / Theoretical

Traditional use only; no controlled human trials

Clinical Study Summaries (1)Cited studies informing this profile. RCTs and reviews shown first.
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PubMed PMID 37818728. Minimal citation row added from existing workbook PMID; title/year/journal still require PubMed metadata extraction.

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How Cinnamon Extract Works

Simplified mechanism pathway based on preclinical and pharmacological evidence. Does not confirm clinical efficacy.

Mechanism Pathway — How Cinnamon Extract Works

How Cinnamon Extract WorksCinnamon Extract acts on pathways via metabolic (regulation), leading to glut4.Cinnamon ExtractBiological pathwayMetabolicRegulationGlut4Observable outcomeGlucoseRegulation
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Mechanisms & Biological Pathways▼

Preclinical mechanism details from scientific profiles; these represent plausible pathways but do not guarantee clinical efficacy in humans.

Glucose Uptake EnhancementAMPK Pathway ActivationMetabolic RegulationCarbohydrate Digestion InhibitionInsulin Sensitivity ModulationGlucose Metabolism Support

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How to interpret Cinnamon Extract

Cinnamon Extract dosage by use case, onset and duration, safety limits, and interactions for glut4, graded against research. Mechanistic Evidence research… Use this compound profile to understand mechanism, evidence quality, and practical safety context before comparing products or building a stack. A biochemical pathway connection can be useful for discovery, but it is not the same as proven benefit in humans.

When reviewing Cinnamon Extract, separate the active molecule from the product category around it. Dose form, absorption, extract standardization, medication interactions, and individual sensitivity can change the real-world risk-benefit picture.

For supplement planning, avoid combining multiple compounds with overlapping sedating, stimulating, serotonergic, blood-pressure, anticoagulant, or liver-metabolism effects unless a qualified clinician has reviewed the context.