The Research Behind Verumae
Last updated: November 14, 2026
Verumae combines a 20:1 true Ceylon cinnamon extract (9,000mg raw-bark equivalent per 2-capsule serving) with organic bitter melon extract. These are the published studies and reports our copy refers to. Note: they studied the individual ingredients, not Verumae itself.
True Ceylon cinnamon
- Efficacy and safety of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon): a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 2025;19(12):103357.
- Anderson RA et al. Isolation and characterization of polyphenol type-A polymers from cinnamon with insulin-like biological activity. J Agric Food Chem. 2004;52:65-70.
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
- Efficacy of Momordica charantia in glycaemic control and insulin resistance: a GRADE-adherent meta-analysis of randomized trials. Metabolism Open, 2025.
- Peter EL et al. Momordica charantia L. lowers elevated glycaemia: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Ethnopharmacol. 2019;231:311-324.
Coumarin and lead
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA): coumarin tolerable daily intake 0.1 mg/kg body weight.
- Consumer Reports, 2024: lead testing of 36 ground cinnamon products (12 had elevated levels).
Safety
Not for use if pregnant or nursing. Talk to your doctor first if you take medication for blood sugar, insulin or blood thinners, if you have G6PD deficiency, liver or kidney disease, or before surgery (stop 2 weeks before). Keep checking your numbers.