I Accidently Consumed Cinnamon While Pregnant Is It Safe?

Posted on Sat, 27 Nov 2021

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Question : Hello I accidently Consumed Cinnamon while pregnant and I don't know if its actually dangerous. If it is I was wondering at what quantities it is?

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cinnamon is considered safe in pregnancy in moderate dose.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Cinnamon is considered safe in pregnancy if it is taken in moderate dose.
Up to 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day is considered safe.

Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar