Ask A Nutrition Professional: How Much Ground Cinnamon Can One Take Per Day?
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Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen
PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil
You can take up to 6000 milligrams of cinnamon a day. Some studies show that 120 milligrams of cinnamon a day are enough to reduce total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides levels.
Expert opinion from Roseane M Silva
Master in Health Sciences, Bachelor in Nutrition · 7 years of experience · Brazil
The consumption of cinnamon powder should be in small amounts, considered safe, recommended 6 grams per day. Being contraindicated for people using medication for diabetes or heart disease, such as hypertension.
Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller
Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil
To get the benefits of cinnamon, studies show that daily consumption should be around 1 to 6 grams a day. But this can have side effects.
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