Question 1

the description on Amazon says Cinnamon Verum but the label image says cinnamon cassia -- there is a huge difference between those.

Accepted Answer

I received a bottle last week.  It contains 250mg of C. verum and/or C. aromaticum and/or C. burmannii.  This was a bottle sold by Amazon directly with Prime shipping.

Question 2

What Are The Health Benefits?

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Webmd.com  lists 2 possible uses chromium may be effective for:

Diabetes. Some evidence shows that taking chromium picolinate (a chemical compound that contains chromium) by mouth, either alone or along with biotin, can lower fasting blood sugar, lower insulin levels, and help insulin work in people with type 2 diabetes. Also, chromium picolinate might decrease weight gain and fat accumulation in people with type 2 diabetes who are taking a class of antidiabetes medications called sulfonylureas. Higher chromium doses might be more effective and work more quickly. Higher doses might also lower the level of certain blood fats (cholesterol and triglycerides) in some people. Early research shows that chromium picolinate might have the same benefits in people with type 1 diabetes, people who have diabetes as a result of steroid treatment, and people with diabetes the develops during pregnancy. However, researchers are looking carefully at the results that show chromium might be effective for treating diabetes. It might not help everyone. Some researchers think that chromium supplements benefit only people with poor nutrition or low chromium levels. Chromium levels can be below normal in people with diabetes. Other researchers think that chromium might only help people with diabetes and insulin resistance.

High levels of cholesterol or other blood fats. Some research shows that taking 15-200 mcg of chromium daily for 6-12 weeks lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol and total cholesterol levels in people with slightly high or high cholesterol levels. Other research suggests that taking chromium for 7-16 months lowers triglycerides and LDL, and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol. Also, taking chromium alone or along with other supplements seems to reduce levels of blood fats in people with high blood fat levels. However, there is some evidence that taking chromium daily for 10 weeks does not improve cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women.

Hope that helps

Question 3

Does this truly have cinnamon verum (ceylon, or "true" cinnamon)?  i cannot take cassia cinnamon regularly for health reasons.

Accepted Answer

I received a bottle last week. It contains 250mg of C. verum and/or C. aromaticum and/or C. burmannii. This was a bottle sold by Amazon directly with Prime shipping.

My research shows that aromaticum is the same as cassia, and burmannii may have even more coumarin than cassia.

Question 4

how much cinnamon is in these?

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Hi,
Beside the 500mg of Chromium the label states
"Cinnamon (Bark)
   (Cinnamomum verum and/or Cinnamomum aromaticum and/or Cinnamomum burmannii )	250 mg
Hope that helps.
Good Luck.

ASIN	B000LVMSUI
ASIN	B000LVMSUI
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Dairy Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Soy Free
Best Sellers Rank	#22,892 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #13 in Chromium Mineral Supplements #1,925 in Sales & Deals
Brand Name	NOW
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,388)
Date First Available	October 2, 2001
Department	Health and Beauty>Health and Wellness
Diet Type	Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
Flavor	Unflavored
Global Trade Identification Number	00733739014269
Item Form	Capsule
Item Volume	1 kg
Item Weight	4.16 ounces
Item model number	1426
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer Part Number	1426
Material Type Free	Dairy Free, Egg Free, Soy Free
Model Number	1426
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	Chromium
Product Benefits	Metabolism Management
Product Dimensions	2.5 x 2.5 x 4.44 inches; 4.16 ounces
UPC	733739014269
Unit Count	180 Count

NOW Foods Supplements, Tri-Chromium™ 500 mcg with Cinnamon, Insulin Co-Factor*, 180 Veg Capsules

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