Ingredient profile
Cinnamon and Himalayan Pink Salt in Nerve Savior: The Heaviest Two Ingredients
Himalayan pink salt and cinnamon extract are the first two of 11 ingredients in Nerve Savior's 600 mg blend, so they are the largest shares. Pink salt is at least about 55 mg per serving; cinnamon is at most 300 mg. Neither has nerve research. Pink salt's minerals only matter at more than 30 g a day, and cinnamon's effect on blood sugar is unclear.
Written by the Nerve Savior editorial teamUpdated
The basics
Why are cinnamon and pink salt at the top of the Nerve Savior label?
Because they weigh the most. Blend ingredients are listed from heaviest to lightest (FDA, Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide), and Nerve Savior lists "Himalayan Pink Salt" first and "Cinnamon Extract" second.
That can be surprising. A bottle sold as "Advanced Nerve Support" leads with a kitchen salt and a spice. The brand does not say what either one is for. No study has tested them for tingling, numbness or nerve pain.
Being first also has a practical effect. The more of the 600 mg blend that goes to salt and spice, the less room is left for the nine ingredients after them, including the two B vitamins.
| Label name | Himalayan Pink Salt, Cinnamon Extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Sodium chloride with trace minerals; Cinnamomum (species not stated) |
| Type | Salt and spice |
| Position on the label | 1 and 2 of 11 in the blend |
| Amount per serving | Not printed (salt is the largest ingredient) |
| What research shows | Pink salt's minerals matter only above 30 g a day; cinnamon's effect on blood sugar is unclear |
| Strength of evidence | No nerve research |
| Why it is in the formula (brand view) | The two heaviest ingredients in the blend |
| Main caution | The cinnamon species is not named. Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which can affect the liver in some people. |
Blend math
How much pink salt and cinnamon are in Nerve Savior?
No single amounts are printed, but the order of the list sets limits. Pink salt and cinnamon are the top two bars.
- 1Himalayan Pink Salt55 to 600 mg
- 2Cinnamon Extract0 to 300 mg
- 3AGP Choline (alpha-GPC)0 to 200 mg
- 4Bacopa Monnieri (20%)0 to 150 mg
- 5Lutein (5%)0 to 120 mg5% lutein: at most about 6 mg of lutein
- 6Bilberry Leaf Powder0 to 100 mg
- 7Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine)0 to 86 mgCould be far above the 1.3-1.7 mg RDA; the label does not say
- 8Gingko Biloba Powder0 to 75 mg
- 9Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin 1%)0 to 67 mg1% B12: at most about 667 mcg of B12
- 10Zeaxanthin (5%)0 to 60 mg5% zeaxanthin: at most 3 mg
- 11Green Tea Extract (50%)0 to 55 mg
Ingredients in a blend are listed from heaviest to lightest (FDA, Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide), so the ingredient in place k can weigh at most 600 ÷ k mg. That is our math from the label, not a lab test. The real amounts are probably much lower, but the label does not say.
Pink salt, in first place, must be at least the average share: 600 ÷ 11, about 55 mg. In theory it could be far more. Cinnamon, in second place, can be at most half the blend, 300 mg. It cannot outweigh the salt. These are limits from our own math, not lab results.
Pink salt
Do the minerals in Himalayan pink salt do anything in a capsule?
Not in any amount that matters. Researchers who tested 31 pink salt samples found you would need more than 30 g a day, about 6 teaspoons, before its trace minerals added meaningfully to your diet (Fayet-Moore et al., Foods, 2020).
That much salt would overshoot the daily sodium target by 592% (Fayet-Moore et al., Foods, 2020). A Nerve Savior serving holds at most 600 mg of blend in total, a tiny fraction of 30 g.
| Amount | What it means |
|---|---|
| About 55 to 600 mg | The possible range of pink salt in one Nerve Savior serving |
| 5 g (1 teaspoon) | About as much sodium as a teaspoon of white table salt |
| More than 30 g | Needed before the trace minerals meaningfully add to intake |
Mayo Clinic, writing about sea salt, says less processed salts and table salt have the same basic nutritional value; the trace minerals mostly add flavor and color (Mayo Clinic, Sea Salt vs Table Salt). Pink salt is best thought of as salt.
Sodium
Is the salt in Nerve Savior a problem for blood pressure?
Probably not by itself, because the amount is small. FDA says adults should keep sodium under 2,300 mg a day, about one teaspoon of table salt, and that Americans average about 3,400 mg (FDA, Sodium in Your Diet).
Here is the rough math. Even if the whole 600 mg blend were salt, that is about one-eighth of a teaspoon. Using FDA's teaspoon figure, it works out to under 300 mg of sodium. The real amount is lower, since 10 other ingredients share the blend.
Count it with everything else you eat. The label does not print a sodium figure, so the ceiling above is the best guide you have.
Cinnamon
Does cinnamon extract lower blood sugar?
It is not clear. NCCIH says it is unclear whether cinnamon supplements help with diabetes or weight loss (NCCIH, Cinnamon).
Part of the problem is that studies often do not say which species or plant part they tested (NCCIH, Cinnamon). Nerve Savior has the same gap: its label says only "Cinnamon Extract."
Many readers with tingling feet also live with diabetes. Do not use a cinnamon capsule in place of your diabetes plan. The American Diabetes Association calls keeping blood glucose on target the best line of defense against nerve damage (American Diabetes Association, Neuropathy).
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Is cinnamon extract safe for your liver?
In food amounts, cinnamon is likely safe. The open question is the type. NCCIH says cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, and coumarin's effects on the liver have been reported; some cassia products contain high levels (NCCIH, Cinnamon).
Species not named
"Cinnamon Extract" could be cassia or another type. The label does not say.
Coumarin in cassia
NCCIH notes prolonged use could be an issue for people with liver disease (NCCIH, Cinnamon).
If you have liver disease, ask your doctor before you start. Nerve Savior also contains green tea extract, which carries its own rare liver caution.
Fair view
Cinnamon and pink salt in Nerve Savior: points for and against
In their favor
- Both are common foods, likely safe in small amounts.
- The salt amount is far below the daily sodium limit.
- Both are named on the label, in order.
Against them
- No nerve research for either.
- They take up the largest share of the blend.
- The cinnamon species is not named.
- Pink salt's minerals are too small to matter.
Wondering if the formula suits you at all? Read who Nerve Savior is for.
Bottom line
What matters more than the salt and spice?
The ingredients further down the list. Vitamin B12 helps nerves when a low level is the cause, so a blood test is worth more than any capsule; see the vitamin B12 profile. Every line of the label is typed out on the Supplement Facts page.
FAQ
Cinnamon, pink salt and Nerve Savior: common questions
Why is Himalayan pink salt in a nerve supplement?
The brand does not say. Pink salt is listed first in Nerve Savior's 600 mg blend, so it is the heaviest ingredient. Research on pink salt shows its trace minerals only matter at more than 30 g a day, and no study has tested it for nerve symptoms.
How much sodium is in Nerve Savior?
No sodium figure is printed. Even if the whole 600 mg blend were salt, that is about one-eighth of a teaspoon, which works out to under 300 mg of sodium by our rough math. The real amount is lower, well under the 2,300 mg daily limit FDA cites.
Is Himalayan pink salt healthier than table salt?
Not in a meaningful way. A study of 31 pink salt samples found you would need more than 30 g a day for its minerals to count, far above safe sodium levels. Mayo Clinic says less processed salts and table salt have the same basic nutritional value.
Does cinnamon help diabetic neuropathy?
No study shows that. NCCIH says it is unclear whether cinnamon supplements help with diabetes at all, and no trial has tested cinnamon for nerve symptoms. Keeping blood sugar on target with your care team is the best-supported step. Do not replace any diabetes medicine with a supplement.
Is the cinnamon in Nerve Savior cassia or Ceylon?
The label does not say. It lists only "Cinnamon Extract," second in the blend. The species matters because NCCIH says cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which has been linked to liver effects. Ask the seller to confirm the species if you have liver concerns.
Can people with high blood pressure take Nerve Savior?
The salt in it is a small amount, at most about an eighth of a teaspoon even in the extreme case. Still, the label says anyone with a known medical condition should consult a physician first, and other ingredients have their own cautions. Show your doctor the full label.
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