Supplement × Supplement·a caution·Emerging evidence

Cinnamon Extract + Green Tea Extract

Caution Emerging evidence

Concentrated extracts can both cause GI upset, and cassia cinnamon plus high-dose EGCG may increase liver-safety concerns.

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Pair type
Caution
Evidence
Emerging
Source citations
1
Scope
Supplement × Supplement
Last verified
June 4, 2026
CautionEmerging evidence

What is happening. Concentrated extracts can both cause GI upset, and cassia cinnamon plus high-dose EGCG may increase liver-safety concerns.

Mechanism. Potential additive hepatic stress from coumarin and concentrated catechins.

Recommendation. Prefer low-coumarin cinnamon and avoid high-dose extract stacking in liver disease.

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If both Cinnamon Extract and Green Tea Extract are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).

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  • 1Abraham K et al. Coumarin in cinnamon. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2010.Needs sourceNo link

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