How does Ceylon cinnamon in the formula differ from ordinary cinnamon, and why does it matter? — Fortex Diabekan 490 mg, 30 capsules

Cinnamon comes in two main types: Ceylon (Cinnamomum verum) and cassia (Cinnamomum cassia). In most cheap supplements and spices, cassia is used, because it is cheaper and more widespread. Ceylon cinnamon is considered milder: it contains much less coumarin, a substance that, with regular consumption in large amounts, can put a load on the liver.

Fortex Diabekan uses a water extract of Ceylon cinnamon. The water extraction concentrates water-soluble polyphenols, the very compounds that researchers are studying in the context of cells' sensitivity to insulin. At the same time, this method of extraction is gentler on the stomach lining than powdered whole spice or oil concentrates, which makes the supplement more suitable for people with sensitive digestion.

Thus, the choice of Ceylon cinnamon in the form of a water extract is not a marketing ploy but a specific technical decision that affects the profile of active substances and the tolerability of the product.