Nature's Bounty, Cinnamon Plus Chromium, 60 Capsules
This product is a dietary supplement. These statements have not been evaluated by DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan) or the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, including diabetes. Consult a healthcare professional before use, particularly if diabetic, hypoglycemic, pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing any medical condition.
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Nature's Bounty Cinnamon Plus Chromium, 2,000 mg Equivalent (60 Capsules) — (Pakistan Market)
Two Glucose-Related Ingredients Together — Worth Extra Attention If You Manage Blood Sugar
We now carry a few cinnamon products, and this one is genuinely worth flagging with more caution than the others, simply because it combines two separate ingredients both associated with blood glucose metabolism: cinnamon bark extract and chromium picolinate. Each is commonly used on its own for the same general purpose, and combining them here means anyone managing diabetes, hypoglycemia, or blood sugar levels through medication should be especially careful to involve their doctor before adding this specific product — the combined effect of two glucose-related ingredients deserves more caution than either used alone.
What's Actually in the Formula
Each 2-capsule serving delivers 400mcg of Chromium Picolinate (1,143% of the standard daily value) alongside cinnamon bark extract at a 4:1 concentration, equivalent to 2,000mg of standard cinnamon. Chromium is an essential trace mineral naturally found in foods like broccoli, chicken, and beans, and it's specifically included here because it acts as a cofactor supporting insulin signaling — meaning it's understood to help cells use glucose more efficiently, working through a genuinely different mechanism than cinnamon itself, even though both are aimed at the same general area of glucose metabolism support.
A Practical Feature Worth Knowing
Nature's Bounty specifically notes that these capsules can be opened, with the contents added to your favorite beverage or food — useful if you prefer not to swallow capsules, or want to build this into an existing routine like your morning tea.
A Detail Worth Correcting: This Is Not Vegan
We found a labeling inconsistency worth flagging directly: one retailer describes this product as vegan, but Nature's Bounty's own official product page, along with the majority of other retailer listings we checked, confirms the capsule contains gelatin alongside vegetable cellulose. This is not a vegan or vegetarian product, despite what that one listing states — we'd recommend not relying on that specific claim, and treating the gelatin-based ingredient list as the accurate one.
The Same Standard Cautions Apply
This product is specifically stated as not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you're taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your doctor before use, and discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Ingredient Breakdown
| Ingredient | Amount per Serving (2 capsules) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate) | 400 mcg (1,143% DV) | Supports insulin signaling and glucose uptake |
| Cinnamon (Cinnamomum species — cassia or burmannii, varies by source/batch), bark, 4:1 extract | 500 mg extract (equivalent to 2,000 mg standard cinnamon) | Traditional glucose and fat metabolism association |
| Gelatin | — | Capsule shell (animal-derived; source not disclosed on general packaging) |
| Vegetable Cellulose | — | Capsule shell component |
| Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate | Each under 2% | Flow and anti-caking agents |
Non-GMO. No artificial color, flavor, or sweetener. No sugar, starch, milk, lactose, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast, or fish. Sodium free.
Dosage Chart
| Detail | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Standard adult dose | 2 capsules daily, preferably with a meal |
| Alternative preparation | Capsules can be opened and contents added to food or a beverage |
| Not intended for | Pregnant or nursing women |
| Must consult a physician first if | Diabetic, hypoglycemic, or taking any blood sugar-related medication, given the combined cinnamon and chromium content |
| Consult a physician if | Taking other medications or managing any medical condition |
| Discontinue and consult a doctor if | Any adverse reactions occur |
| Storage | Room temperature; do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing |
Comparing the Cinnamon Products in Our Store
| Nature's Bounty Cinnamon Plus Chromium | NOW Foods Cinnamon Bark | Doctor's Best Cinnamon Extract (CinSulin) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added chromium | Yes, 400mcg | No | No |
| Form | 4:1 bark extract | Whole bark powder | Purified water extract |
| Capsule material | Gelatin | Varies (check listing) | Vegan modified cellulose |
| Best for | Those wanting cinnamon and chromium's combined glucose-support mechanisms | Those wanting straightforward whole-bark cinnamon | Those wanting a concentrated, vegan, likely lower-coumarin option |
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