How Much Cinnamon Per Day Can We Take?

How much cinnamon per day can we take to avoid the side effects like dizziness, allergic reactions, and increased heartbeat rate? Cinnamon be it any form has to be taken in moderate levels to avoid the allergic effects causing therein. 

Introduction

Cinnamon, be it in the form of cinnamon tea or cinnamon powder or as a raw spice, has to be taken in the required levels, or else it can cause minor side effects resulting in increased heartbeat rate, dizziness, nausea, and skin allergies. Listed below are some of the best methods to take cinnamon in the safe levels:

1. 2.84 grams of Cinnamon powder per day – How much cinnamon per day can be taken in the form of cinnamon powder? Well, the easiest way to take cinnamon to enjoy its benefits is to take in the form of cinnamon powder. You can take a maximum of 2.84 grams of cinnamon powder per day for 5 days, followed by a break for 2 days. Remember to mix the cinnamon powder in food as just swallowing it may cause an upset tummy and digestive disorders. You can also add in your tea and have a sip of cinnamon tea or add in stews or soups for a better experience. 
2. 1/3rd inch of cinnamon stick per day – As stated above, cinnamon tea is one of the easiest ways to consume cinnamon. You can boil a cinnamon stick to add to the cinnamon tea. By boiling the cinnamon, one can ensure the extraction of cinnamon. It is recommended to keep it to one cinnamon stick (which weighs about 5gm) per day.
3. 1-3 drops of cinnamon bark oil – If you want to have a cinnamon oil flavored dish, then go for cinnamon bark oil as it is recommended to have 1-3 drops of oil of cinnamon per day. Start with just one drop mixed in 237 ml of hot water, tea, and brewed ginger. Then you can gradually increase to 2 drops and then to a maximum of 3 drops if necessary. Best recommended adding 1 drop. Adding more depends on the individual tastes and can result in light-headedness and weakness if taken in high doses. 

Bottom line

More importantly you should always consume 100% organic cinnamon to get the best results. Yes, organic cinnamon tea is best recommended to have 1 cup per day. Why organic, because the benefits of staying healthy are more in organic cinnamon than processed cinnamon.

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