NOW Supplements, Cinnamon Bark 600 mg, Non-GMO Project Verified, Healthy Glucose Metabolism*, 120 Veg Capsules

Product has been changed!

My most recent order of this was a major disappointment. The received item had the exact same barcode as my prior order, but the contents and bottle label indicated that it is now CASSIA cinnamon rather than true (Ceylon) cinnamon. As cassia cinnamon has high levels of coumarin and is used for different health reasons than Ceylon cinnamon, this was not an acceptable change to me. The seller graciously refunded my order and sent me a return tag for the cassia, but the manufacturer should be dinged for changing the product to a completely different bark extract and not changing the UPC code

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False Information

I applaud the prior reviewer for knowing about the 2 different kinds of cinnamon, however he/she got it precisely backwards. Ceylon is the "good" one, cassia is the cheaper alternative (found in many of the foods you eat), and is linked to head aches when too much is consumed at once. NOW is among the best vitamin brands out there (Source Naturals being the other), and this product was specifically recommended by our naturopath, Dr. Alan Tillotson (author of the "One Earth Herbal Sourcebook"

67 persons found it helpful

Bait and switch by WOW Foods

As others note, the picture and old reviews are out of date. NOW Foods silently changed this from True (Ceylon) cinnamon to Cassia cinnamon. It's not that Cassia is necessarily bad, but it is different. If NOW foods wanted to switch they should have discontinued the old SKU and used new packaging making their switch clear. I realize Cassia is much cheaper, but I wonder if NOW's bean counters considered the cost to their reputation. There are so many disreputable supplement providers, with a very few companies consumers can count on to deliver exactly what they promise. NOW Foods just fell off my list. Very disappointing. Keep looking if you want Ceylon Cinnamon; compare prices closely if you're OK with the cheaper Cassia

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negative slight of hand product change

Just a quick update. I have been using Wonder Laboratories Cinnamon Bark capsules since I found out that NOW switched to Cassia. I love them. It smells & tastes sweeter and maintains my blood sugar better with fewer capsules. Amazon carries it or go to Wonder Laboratories website to learn more. If it works for you, give them kudos and leave a positive review. Cinnamon Bark Capsules, Help Maintain a Healthy Blood Sugar Levels, 100% Pure Cinnamon in a Vegetable Capsule Botanical Extract - 350 Capsules #4832 NOW Foods Cinnamon Bark 600mg, 240 Capsules BEWARE ! No longer the same product. NOW FOODS has changed the product ingredients from True Cinnamon (Ceylon / verum) to Cassia. Not a healthy alternative. They claim it is due to lack of availability of Ceylon Cinnamon....umh maybe more likely a less expensive Cassia Cinnamon. I contacted NOW FOODS and they do not plan to issue a press release on the change. Actually, they didn't even bother to notify their retail sellers of the change. I too have had to return product. So be careful, product descriptions on many herb sites are INACCURATE through no fault of their own. Here is a copy of my response from NOW FOODS: "Hello -----, Unfortunately we've been unable to get the other raw material and have switched to the more available cassia rather than simply being our of stock on cinnamon. If supply issues change we may certainly change back. We've not issued a press release on this change. Thank you for your inquiry, NOW Science & Nutrition Group" FYI to NOW FOODS, we'll pay more for the better product. Go back to Ceylon Cinnamon

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Don't Buy, Beware of Health Issues.

Not The best Kind of Cinnamon for your health. "Ceylon Cinnamon" is the best Kind because its has Low to Very Low levels of "Coumarin ", A potential Liver Damaging substance found in the Cinnamons that are everywhere on the grocery store shelves. Make Sure you Read labels and look for "Cinnamomum Verum" is most Common another is "Cinnamomum Zeylanicum" I Just recently Found this out, and Also Its a good thing to give your body a break from cinnamon every so often. I have read that Turmeric helps regulate blood sugar level also, and is a excellent cancer cell fighter. All Info provided was Found by doing research, and shopping at local health foods stores

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Most Recent Refill is Cassia Cinnamoon

I ordered this in December and January and it was Cinnamon Verum (Ceylon Cinnamon)with subscribe and save, but they were temporarily out in February and when my order was refilled, it was not with Ceylon Cinnamon, but with Cassia Cinnamon. I am disappointed that the formulation appears to have changed

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Cinnamon for Diabetes

I use cinnamon, 6 capsules, 600mg ea., per day to augment my treatment for Diabetes. This is one of several natural supplements I use with my PX medicine to lower my blood sugar. I hope to eliminate the need for PX medicine for my Diabetes with use of all natural supplements/herbs, but to-date I cannnot find the correct natural combination to do that. I limit the cinnamon to 6 capsaules per day to avoid stomach upset from higher doses. This brand is the least expensive, from a well-known mfr that I have found

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This is REAL cinnamon. The only one I know of you should use.

I've not tried this product yet, but I'm buying it today because my nutritionist swears by this brand and more importantly because it's the only true cinnamon (cinnamon verum) I've seen here on Amazon or most other places for that matter. I was shocked to see Puritan's Pride even sells the wrong one. PLEASE read this excerpt from a medical site before buying cinnamon supplements. You can do your own further research on the web to confirm it. The documentation for not using the wrong "cinnamon" is extensive. You should only use Ceylon Cinnamon. Any cinnamon called, "Chinese, Vietnamese, Saigon, Burmese" or anything but Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamon Verum)is bad for you in large doses. This NOW brand is the RIGHT one. Read: What are the Side Effects of Cinnamon? Some recent studies in Europe have shown that cinnamon derived from the Cassia plant contains a toxic compound known as Coumarin (the precursor to the blood-thinning drug, warfarin or coumadin). This compound is KNOWN TO CAUSE KIDNEY AND LIVER DAMAGE IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. Since the powdered cinnamon that we purchase in our supermarkets is typically derived from the Cassia plant, it is important to avoid consuming high doses of it. Since cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect on the blood, caution should also be exercised when it is used in combination with other blood-thinning products such as aspirin. Large quantities of cinnamon should also be avoided during pregnancy due to the possibility of adverse effects on the uterus. Anyone that is currently taking medication for controlling blood sugar levels or blood thinners should consult their doctor before using cinnamon as a regular supplement

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No Longer Ceylon (True) Cinnamon

After a few months out of stock, this product arrived with an ingredient change. It is no longer made from Ceylon Cinnamon, now it is cassia. USELESS

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Not cassia

Warning: this contains Cinnamonum verum or Ceylon cinnamon, not cassia (Cinnamomum cassia). The label does state that it is cinnamonum verum, but that isn't really visible in the Amazon picture. The blood-sugar study published in "Diabetes Care" used cassia cinnamon (which is the more common grocery-store variety), not cinnamonum verum. It's possible that cinnamonum verum has the same effect, but to the best of my knowledge, it hasn't been tested for this purpose

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