Written by Spiro Koulouris | Medically Reviewed by Dr. Muhammad Qousain Ali, Consultant Rheumatologist on June 23, 2026

Kann Zimt die Harnsäure bei Gichtpatienten senken?

Cinnamon is a spice that originates from India, China and Sri Lanka being one of the oldest spices known to man having been mentioned in a 2700 BC book on Chinese botanical medicine. Cinnamon has been mentioned in the Bible many times and was used in ancient Egypt not only to flavour beverages but as medicine as well. There are many species of cinnamon, with Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon) and Cinnamomum cassia being among the most commonly used.

Cinnamon is the bark of the cinnamon tree, it is dried and it is rolled into “Quills” or you can find it also in powder form. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has been used for its warming qualities, providing relief when having the flu or cold, works especially well when mixed in a tea with some fresh ginger. Cinnamon is an excellent source of manganese, fiber and a very good source of calcium, if used regularly.

Welche Erkenntnisse gibt es über die Wirkung von Zimt auf den menschlichen Körper?

Now let’s dig into the health benefits of cinnamon. Some studies have shown that just a small amount of cinnamon taken daily may reduce your blood pressure modestly. A few studies have also shown that taking ½ a teaspoon of cinnamon powder daily may help decrease cholesterol for those with high cholesterol. When mixed with honey, ½ a teaspoon of cinnamon may also be helpful in reducing the severity of symptoms in osteoarthritis patients. Cinnamon may also be used to relieve all kinds of joint pains including gout and arthritis.

Eine weitere Studie relating to gout showed that a concentration of cinnamon mixed with honey can reduce uric acid levels in gout patients. In the study, they divided 50 gout patients with gout into two groups. One group received the cinnamon extract with honey while the other group received 100mg of Allopurinol. They did this therapy for one week with one dose a day. They found that the first group saw average uric acid levels drop from 8.6 mg/dL to 6.0 mg/dL compared to a lesser drop from 8.0 mg/dL to 6.5 mg/dL in the Allopurinol group.  

Eine weitere Zutat, die sich sehr gut mit Zimt kombinieren lässt, ist Chrysanthemum indicum. A Studie that was conducted by the Korea Institute Of Oriental Medicine found that chrysanthemum mixed with cinnamon is able to reduce serum uric acid levels. The combination of these two ingredients had a strong potential in the treatment of gout and hyperuricemia.

Außerdem kann Zimt dazu beitragen, den Blutzuckerspiegel zu kontrollieren, indem er die Entleerung des Magens nach den Mahlzeiten verlangsamt und so den Anstieg des Blutzuckerspiegels nach dem Essen begrenzt. (Siehe die folgende Studie.) Cinnamon may also help people with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to normalize their blood sugar levels by improving their insulin sensitivity.

Numerous studies conclude this from the US Agricultural Research Service from a study done on humans and the December 2003 issue of Diabetesforschung und klinische Praxis aus einer Studie, die an Ratten durchgeführt wurde.

Eine Studie, veröffentlicht in Forschung zum Hormonstoffwechsel ist sehr interessant; sie fütterten Ratten mit einem hohen Fruktose diet and were also given cinnamon extract. There was a significant improvement in their insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism which meant that the rats’ ability to respond to and handle glucose was so greatly improved that the insulin levels were the same as the rats who were on a normal diet.

Researchers from China evaluated 122 different herbs and spices for their effectiveness at reducing uric acid levels, the main trigger for gout flare-ups and guess what? Cinnamon proved to be the most effective of them all, for inhibiting the enzyme (Xanthine oxidase) responsible for producing uric acid and avoiding a gout attack.

Zimt ist auch ein extrem starkes Antioxidans, das im Vergleich zu sechs anderen antioxidativen Gewürzen, darunter Ingwer, Vanille, Süßholz, Minze, Muskatnuss und Anis, als einstimmiger Sieger hervorging: Zimt verhindert die Oxidation wirksamer als alle anderen Gewürze außer Minze! Das hilft auch bei Gicht.

Weitere gesundheitliche Vorteile von Zimt

Wie bereits erwähnt, ist es klar, dass Zimt eine großartige Zutat ist, die Sie in Ihre Ernährung aufnehmen sollten, aber Sie sind sich vielleicht nicht über seine anderen gesundheitlichen Vorteile bewusst. Hier sind mehr davon.

1. Zimt kann das Risiko von Herzkrankheiten senken

Heart disease is one of the deadliest conditions but you might be able to reduce your risk for it by taking cinnamon. One review study found that taking a dose of 120mg of cinnamon per day increases good cholesterol in the body. This in combination with its ability to reduce blood pressure will drastically reduce your risk for having heart disease by improving your cardiovascular health if you also choose other healthy lifestyle habits.

2. Zimt kann vor neurodegenerativen Erkrankungen schützen

Cinnamon can protect you against the most common neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Mehrere Tier Studien zeigen, dass in Zimt Verbindungen enthalten sind, die die Kennzeichen dieser Krankheiten hemmen und die Neuronen schützen.

3. Zimt kann vor bestimmten Krebsarten schützen

Zimt ist eines der wichtigsten Lebensmittel, die vor Krebs schützen können. Er kann dies tun, indem er das Wachstum von Krebszellen reduziert und die Bildung von Blutgefäßen in Tumoren hemmt. In einem Studie Die an Mäusen mit Darmkrebs durchgeführte Studie ergab, dass Zimt in der Lage ist, Enzyme zu entgiften, die ein weiteres Wachstum des Krebses verhindern. 

4. Zimt kann bei der Bekämpfung von HIV helfen

HIV is a virus that affects your immune system making it weak over time. This makes you prone to developing AIDS later on. Cinnamon might just be able to help with that because of its antiviral properties demonstrated in some lab studies. In fact, one Studie hat festgestellt, dass Zimt im Vergleich zu anderen 69 Heilpflanzen in der Lage war, mit HIV infizierte Zellen wirksam zu behandeln. Zimt kann auch HIV-1 bekämpfen, den häufigsten Stamm des HIV-Virus.

Wie verwendet ein Gichtkranker Zimt?

Zimt ist erhältlich in Stöcke und Pulverform found on Amazon. The sticks can be stored for longer durations whereas the ground powder has a stronger flavor. Powdered cinnamon will keep fresh for about 6 months while cinnamon sticks will remain fresh for about a year but you can extend their shelf life by storing them in the fridge. You can check to see if cinnamon is still fresh by simply smelling it and if it does not smell sweet then you should discard it.

A good way for gout sufferers to prepare cinnamon is by boiling water and mixing honey with cinnamon in it, then stirring it, to drink it as a tea. Although this sounds funny, a Copenhagen University study directed this exact compound to 200 people who suffered from severe arthritis. Over a third proclaimed reduced symptoms within a week and within a month; nearly everybody had significantly better mobility with far less pain.

I personally sprinkle cinnamon on top of my green tea and other teas I drink. I also love to sprinkle it on top of a cappuccino and sometimes mix it in my water. Use it wisely also when you have a sweet tooth on top of rice pudding or simply toast some bread and spread some raw honey with some cinnamon on top, it is delicious!

Wenn Sie Haferflocken essen, ist Zimt eine perfekte Ergänzung, um sie schmackhafter zu machen. Auch Pfannkuchen und Muffins können mit Zimt verfeinert werden, allerdings sollte man beim Verzehr dieser Lebensmittel maßvoll sein, da sie zuckerhaltig. Naturally sweet food items such as sweet potatoes, apples and grapefruit can also taste better when added with cinnamon. The great thing about these is that you don’t have to worry about the sugar content since their fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals help make them a healthier choice than foods containing added sugars.

HAFTUNGSAUSSCHLUSS

This article is for educational purposes only and should not replace medical advice. Patients should consult their physician for individual management.