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Chromium and Cinnamon in Neuro Recall: Why Blood Sugar Lines?
Neuro Recall lists 120 mcg of chromium picolinate, 343% of the Daily Value, and cinnamon as the first and largest line of its 635 mg blend. Both are marketed for blood sugar, not memory. Trials of chromium are inconsistent (NIH ODS - Chromium), and cinnamon has not been clearly shown to help any condition (NCCIH - Cinnamon). Both can matter if you take diabetes medicine.
Written by the Neuro Recall label deskUpdated
The basics
Where do chromium and cinnamon sit on the label?
Chromium is the fourth printed nutrient, with an exact amount of 120 mcg. Cinnamon opens the 635 mg blend, so it is the heaviest of the ten blend lines (21 CFR 101.36 - proprietary blends).
Blend lines must be listed by weight, heaviest first. Cinnamon could weigh as much as 635 mg in theory. In practice the other nine lines share the same 635 mg, so its real amount is lower. The label does not say how much lower.
| Label name | Chromium (as chromium picolinate) |
|---|---|
| What it is | Trace mineral |
| Position on the label | Printed amount above the blend |
| Per 2-capsule serving | 120 mcg (343% DV) |
| Amount used in research | 200-1,000 mcg in blood sugar trials |
| Strength of evidence | Inconsistent |
| Marketed use | Marketed for blood sugar |
| Main caution | Can add to diabetes medicines; may reduce thyroid pill absorption. |
| Label name | Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp. bark) Extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Cinnamomum species (type not stated) |
| Position on the label | Line 1 of 10 in the 635 mg blend (listed by weight) |
| Per 2-capsule serving | Not printed. Blend line 1 of 10, so at most 635 mg |
| Amount used in research | No verified effective dose |
| Strength of evidence | Not clearly shown to help any condition |
| Marketed use | Marketed for blood sugar |
| Main caution | Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin; the label does not say which type. |
The by-weight rule and every blend cap are set out on the Neuro Recall ingredients page.
The puzzle
Why does a "memory" supplement contain blood sugar ingredients?
The label never calls Neuro Recall a memory product. The words "memory" and "nerve" come from the name, the website address and the eBay title, while the formula leans toward blood sugar: cinnamon, chromium and berberine.
- Product nameNeuro RecallSuggests memory and nerves
- Domainneurorecallnerve.comSuggests nerves
- eBay title'Memory Supplement'A memory claim, made by the listing
- Label front'60 Capsules · A Dietary Supplement'No benefit claim
- Brand panelsEnergy, focus, digestion, immune, antioxidants, healthy agingGeneral wellness; each marked with the FDA asterisk
Memory-supplement claims need real evidence: in 2024 a court barred another brand from claiming its product improves memory (FTC - Prevagen ruling statement).
There is a plausible link the brand may have in mind. Diabetes is the leading cause of nerve damage in the hands and feet (NINDS - Peripheral neuropathy). About one-third to one-half of people with diabetes have it (NIDDK - Diabetic neuropathy). CDC also lists managing blood sugar among steps that may lower dementia risk (CDC - Reducing risk for dementia).
That link runs through medical care, though, not through a capsule. Blood sugar is managed with diet, activity, testing and, when needed, prescribed medicine. No study shows that chromium or cinnamon at these amounts protects nerves or memory. Our claims vs evidence page compares each brand claim with the research.
Chromium
Does chromium lower blood sugar?
Only slightly, if at all. A 2019 review of 58 trials found small drops in blood sugar measures of unclear real-world value (NIH ODS - Chromium).
- Adults need about 20-35 mcg a day. The label's Daily Value is 35 mcg, so 120 mcg is 343% DV (NIH ODS - Chromium).
- Trials used 200-1,000 mcg a day. Neuro Recall's 120 mcg is below even the low end.
- FDA allows only a qualified claim that calls the link to insulin resistance "highly uncertain" (NIH ODS - Chromium).
- No upper limit is set for chromium, and most people get enough from food.
Chromium picolinate is the form printed on the label and a form common in trials. The form fits the research. The dose and the results do not make a strong case.
Cinnamon
Does cinnamon extract help blood sugar, and which type is it?
Research does not clearly support cinnamon for any health condition, and it is unclear whether it helps diabetes (NCCIH - Cinnamon). The label also leaves out which cinnamon it uses.
"Cinnamomum spp." means one or more species of the cinnamon family. The two common ones are Ceylon cinnamon and cassia. They differ in an important way.
Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin. Long use of large amounts could be a problem for sensitive people, such as those with liver disease (NCCIH - Cinnamon). Ceylon is low in coumarin. With "spp." on the label, you cannot tell which you are getting.
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How do the chromium and cinnamon lines compare?
Chromium has a printed amount and a known form. Cinnamon has neither a printed amount nor a named species.
| Question | Chromium | Cinnamon |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per 2 capsules | 120 mcg (printed) | Not published (at most 635 mg) |
| Form or type | Chromium picolinate | Cinnamomum spp. bark extract, species not stated |
| Research dose | 200-1,000 mcg a day (NIH ODS - Chromium) | No verified effective dose (NCCIH - Cinnamon) |
| Evidence for blood sugar | Inconsistent, small changes | Unclear |
| Main caution | Adds to diabetes drugs; may lower levothyroxine absorption | Coumarin if cassia; liver sensitivity |
Berberine and ALA, further down the blend, are also linked to lower blood sugar. Read the berberine profile for its drug interactions.
Safety
Is it safe to take chromium and cinnamon with diabetes medicine?
Ask your doctor first. Chromium may add to the effect of insulin and diabetes pills (NIH ODS - Chromium), and Neuro Recall stacks it with cinnamon, berberine and ALA, which point the same way (MSK - Berberine)(MSK - Alpha-lipoic acid).
Check your readings more often for the first weeks, and learn the signs of low blood sugar: shakiness, sweating, hunger, confusion or a racing heart. Never cut or skip a prescribed dose because you started a supplement.
Chromium also reduced levothyroxine absorption in a small study (NIH ODS - Chromium). If you take a thyroid pill, ask a pharmacist how far apart to take them.
Memory loss that disrupts daily life, or numbness and tingling, deserves a medical check. For nerve symptoms, the numbness and tingling guide lists common causes, diabetes first among them.
Our take
Are chromium and cinnamon good reasons to buy Neuro Recall?
No. They are the clearest sign of what the formula is built around, and their evidence is weak.
Fair to say
- Chromium amount and form are printed
- Cinnamon is the largest blend line, not a token amount
- Both are familiar, widely used ingredients
Keep in mind
- Chromium sits below trial doses
- Cinnamon species and amount are hidden
- Both can add to diabetes medicines
FAQ
Chromium and cinnamon in Neuro Recall: common questions
How much chromium is in Neuro Recall?
Neuro Recall lists 120 mcg of chromium per 2-capsule serving, as chromium picolinate. That is 343% of the 35 mcg Daily Value. Blood sugar trials used 200-1,000 mcg a day and found inconsistent results, so the amount is generous for daily needs but below the research range.
How much cinnamon is in Neuro Recall?
The label does not say. Cinnamon is the first line of the 635 mg blend, so it is the heaviest blend ingredient, but no single amount is printed. In theory it could be up to 635 mg; in practice it must share that total with nine other lines.
Is the cinnamon in Neuro Recall cassia or Ceylon?
The label does not specify. It prints Cinnamomum spp., meaning one or more cinnamon species. Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which could be a concern with long use for sensitive people, such as those with liver disease. Ask the seller which species is used if that matters to you.
Does Neuro Recall lower blood sugar?
No study has tested Neuro Recall for blood sugar. Its blend includes ingredients marketed for blood sugar, but chromium trials are inconsistent and cinnamon has not been clearly shown to help diabetes. If you have diabetes, your prescribed plan and regular testing remain the tools that work.
Can I take Neuro Recall if I have diabetes?
Talk to your doctor first. Chromium, cinnamon, berberine and alpha-lipoic acid in the formula may add to the effect of insulin or diabetes pills and raise the chance of low blood sugar. If your doctor agrees, check your readings more often when you start.
Can chromium affect thyroid medicine?
It may. In a small study, chromium reduced the absorption of levothyroxine, a common thyroid pill. If you take thyroid medicine, ask your pharmacist how many hours to leave between it and Neuro Recall, and tell your doctor before your next thyroid blood test.
Why is a nerve and memory product full of blood sugar ingredients?
The label itself makes no memory or nerve claim; those words come from the name and the sales listing. Diabetes is the leading cause of nerve damage, which may explain the theme, but no study shows chromium or cinnamon at these amounts protects nerves or memory.
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