1. May Cause Liver Damage
- consumption of cinnamon can cause liver toxicity and damage due to its high amounts of coumarin.
2. May Increase the Risk of Cancer
- coumarin may increase the risk of certain cancers by damaging the healthy cells.
- Some people have experienced mouth sores from eating too much cinnamon.
- Some people have experienced mouth sores from eating too much cinnamon.
- Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, a compound that may trigger an allergic reaction.
3. May Cause Mouth Sores
- Some people are allergic to a compound in cinnamon called cinnamaldehyde, which can cause mouth sores.
4. May Cause Low Blood Sugar
- eating too much may cause it to fall too low, especially if you’re taking diabetes medicines.
- Common symptoms of low blood sugar are tiredness, dizziness and fainting.
5. May Cause Breathing Problems
- eaten in large amounts cinnamon can contribute to breathing problems.
- may cause coughing, gagging and trouble catching your breath
6. May Interact With Certain Medications
- eaten in large amounts, cinnamon may interact with medications for diabetes, heart disease and liver disease.
How Much Is Too Much?
This equates up to one teaspoon (0.5 to 2 grams) of Cassia cinnamon per day. However, you can eat up to 2.5 teaspoons (5 grams) of Ceylon per day.