Ingredient 2 of 11
Cinnamon Extract in Nerve Savior: The Second-Largest Ingredient Explained
Cinnamon extract is listed second of 11 in Nerve Savior's 600 mg proprietary blend, so it weighs at most 300 mg per 2-capsule serving. The label does not say which cinnamon or how strong the extract is. NCCIH says it is unclear whether cinnamon helps diabetes, and cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which has been linked to liver effects (NCCIH, Cinnamon).
Written by the Nerve Savior editorial teamUpdated
The basics
What is cinnamon extract?
Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of several Cinnamomum trees. An extract concentrates parts of that bark into a powder.
Two kinds are common in stores. Cassia is the cheaper, stronger-tasting kind. Ceylon is sometimes called "true" cinnamon. The difference matters for safety, because NCCIH links coumarin in cassia to liver effects (NCCIH, Cinnamon).
The Nerve Savior label says only "Cinnamon Extract." It names no species, no extract ratio and no coumarin level. The facts table puts what is known in one place.
| Label name | Cinnamon Extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Cinnamomum species · Tree bark extract |
| Position in the blend | 2 of 11 (labels list blend ingredients from most to least by weight) |
| Amount per capsule | Not disclosed; at most 300 mg by label math |
| Amount used in research | Unclear benefit for blood sugar in trials |
| Strength of evidence | Unclear |
| Why it is used | Spice studied for blood sugar |
| Main caution | Coumarin in cassia cinnamon has been linked to liver effects; ask first if you have liver disease or take medicines. |
Label math
How much cinnamon is in Nerve Savior?
No amount is printed. Cinnamon extract is second in a 600 mg blend, so it can weigh at most 300 mg per serving.
The reason is simple. FDA guidance says blend ingredients appear from most to least by weight (FDA, Labeling Guide Ch. IV) (FDA, Small Entity Labeling Guide). The second ingredient can never outweigh the first, so it can be half the blend at most. It also must weigh at least as much as everything listed after it, one by one.
| Question | What the label tells you |
|---|---|
| Position in the blend | 2 of 11, right after Himalayan pink salt |
| Most it could weigh | at most 300 mg per 2 capsules |
| Species (cassia or Ceylon) | Not published |
| Extract strength | Not published |
| Coumarin content | Not published |
The only ingredient that can weigh more is Himalayan pink salt, which is listed first.
The evidence
Does cinnamon help blood sugar or nerves?
The honest answer is that nobody knows yet. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) says it is unclear whether cinnamon supplements help with diabetes or weight loss (NCCIH, Cinnamon).
That matters for a nerve product. Diabetes is the leading U.S. cause of peripheral neuropathy (NINDS, Peripheral Neuropathy). MedlinePlus says blood-sugar control can slow diabetic nerve damage (MedlinePlus, Diabetes & Nerve Damage). But a spice extract with an unclear record is not a way to control blood sugar. Your prescribed plan is.
Nerve symptoms
Our sources hold no study of cinnamon for tingling or numbness.
No study in our sources tested cinnamon at a set dose for nerve health. So no research dose exists to compare against the 300 mg ceiling.
Safety
Is cinnamon extract safe for your liver?
For most people in small amounts, cinnamon is a common food. The concern is coumarin, a natural compound in cassia cinnamon. NCCIH says coumarin has been linked to liver effects, and long-term use may be a problem for sensitive people, such as those with liver disease (NCCIH, Cinnamon).
Two other facts add context on Nerve Savior:
- The label does not say whether the extract is cassia or Ceylon, so you cannot tell how much coumarin it may carry.
- Green tea extract, also in the blend, is a well-documented cause of rare liver injury (LiverTox, Green Tea).
- Supplement contents can differ from the label, NCCIH warns (NCCIH, Using Supplements Wisely).
If you have liver disease, ask your doctor before taking any blend that combines cinnamon and green tea extract.
Interactions
Can you take cinnamon with diabetes medicine or other drugs?
Ask first. NCCIH tells anyone taking medicines to talk with a provider before using cinnamon supplements (NCCIH, Cinnamon).
People on diabetes medicine have a special reason to check. Cinnamon is sold for blood sugar, and a doctor may want to know about anything that could affect your readings. Bring the bottle to your visit so the whole label can be reviewed.
The Nerve Savior blend also holds ginkgo, green tea extract and vitamin B6. Each has its own cautions. A pharmacist can check all eleven ingredients against your medicines in a few minutes.
Before you start
Who should check with a doctor first?
These groups should talk to a doctor before taking a product with cinnamon extract in it:
- People with liver disease, because of the coumarin link (NCCIH, Cinnamon)
- People who take diabetes medicine or any prescription drug
- Pregnant or nursing mothers and anyone under 18, as the label says
Tingling, numbness or burning in the feet can be an early sign of diabetic nerve damage (MedlinePlus, Diabetes & Nerve Damage). CDC says not to wait for your next visit if you notice tingling, loss of feeling or sores (CDC, Diabetes & Feet).
Our take
Is the cinnamon in Nerve Savior a good thing?
It is a familiar ingredient, but its purpose here is unclear. It takes up to half the blend, yet the research does not show a clear benefit for blood sugar, and none for nerves.
In its favor
- A common food spice with public safety data
- Clearly named, second by weight
Against it
- Unclear benefit, per NCCIH
- Species and coumarin level not stated
- Could take space that studied ingredients need
That last point is about trade-offs. Every milligram of cinnamon is a milligram not given to bacopa or ginkgo, which the label lists later at smaller ceilings. See the ingredient overview for how the blend splits up.
Keep exploring
What else is in the Nerve Savior blend?
Cinnamon sits between pink salt and AGP choline (alpha-GPC). Jump to any ingredient below.
FAQ
Cinnamon in Nerve Savior: common questions
How much cinnamon is in Nerve Savior?
Nerve Savior prints no cinnamon amount. Cinnamon extract is second in a 600 mg blend listed by weight, so it can weigh at most 300 mg per 2-capsule serving. The real figure may be lower, and the extract strength is not stated.
Which cinnamon does Nerve Savior use, cassia or Ceylon?
The label does not say. It lists only "Cinnamon Extract." That matters because NCCIH links coumarin, found in cassia cinnamon, to liver effects. If you have liver disease, ask your doctor before using a product that does not name its cinnamon type.
Does cinnamon lower blood sugar?
It is unclear. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says it is not known whether cinnamon supplements help with diabetes. Do not use Nerve Savior or any cinnamon product in place of your diabetes plan or medicine.
Can diabetics take a supplement with cinnamon?
Many can, but only after asking their doctor. NCCIH advises anyone taking medicines to talk with a provider first. People with diabetes should also get any new tingling or numbness checked, because it can be a sign of nerve damage.
Is cinnamon extract bad for your liver?
Usually not in food amounts, but cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which NCCIH links to liver effects. Long-term use may be a problem for sensitive people, including those with liver disease. Nerve Savior also contains green tea extract, which has its own rare liver cautions.
Does cinnamon help neuropathy?
No study in our sources shows that cinnamon helps neuropathy or nerve symptoms. Its research is about blood sugar and weight, and even there NCCIH calls the results unclear. Nerve Savior is a supplement, not a treatment for neuropathy.
Why is cinnamon second on the Nerve Savior label?
Label order follows weight. FDA guidance says proprietary blend ingredients are listed from most to least by weight. Cinnamon is second, so only Himalayan pink salt can weigh more. The maker does not explain why it chose this much cinnamon.
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