Who Shouldn't Take Ceylon Cinnamon? Medical and Health Warnings
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According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the tolerable daily intake of coumarin—a compound found in higher levels in Cassia cinnamon—is about 0.1 mg per kilogram of body weight, but even with lower-coumarin Ceylon cinnamon, certain individuals should exercise caution. While generally considered safer than its Cassia counterpart, concerns over drug interactions, allergic reactions, and its effects during pregnancy mean that not everyone should take Ceylon cinnamon.
