Cinnamon can add flavor and spice—as well as health benefits—to your diet. However, whether consumed as food or as a supplement, cinnamon can interfere with some commonly used medications.

1. Blood Thinners

Blood thinners are prescription medications commonly used to prevent blood clots and lower the risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other health problems.

There are different types of blood thinners, including:

Anticoagulants , such as warfarin, Eliquis (apixaban), Pradaxa (dabigatran), and Xarelto (rivaroxaban)

Antiplatelets , such as aspirin and Plavix (clopidogrel)

How They Interact

Cassia cinnamon, the most common type of cinnamon found in supplements, contains high amounts of a natural substance called coumarin , which has blood-thinning properties. Ceylon cinnamon,

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