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

¿Puede la canela reducir el ácido úrico en pacientes con gota?

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.

¿Cuáles son las pruebas con respecto al efecto de la canela en el cuerpo humano?

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.

Otra estudio 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.  

Otro ingrediente que funciona muy bien con la canela es el crisantemo indio (Chrysanthemum indicum).una estudio 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.

Además, la canela puede ayudar a controlar los niveles de azúcar en la sangre del cuerpo, lo que beneficia a las personas con diabetes al retrasar la velocidad a la que el estómago se vacía después de las comidas y limitar el aumento de azúcar en la sangre después de comer.(Ver el siguiente estudio.) 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 Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. El estudio fue realizado en ratas.

Un estudio publicado en Investigación del metabolismo hormonal Es muy interesante; alimentaron a las ratas con un subidón fructosa 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.

La canela también es un antioxidante extremadamente poderoso. En comparación con otras seis especias antioxidantes, que incluyen jengibre, vainilla, regaliz, menta, nuez moscada e anís, la canela resultó ser la ganadora unánime, previniendo la oxidación de manera más efectiva que todas las otras especias, excepto la menta. Esto también te ayuda con la gota.

Otros beneficios para la salud de la canela

Como se discutió anteriormente, está claro que la canela es un gran ingrediente que deberías incluir en tu dieta, pero es posible que no estés al tanto de sus otros beneficios para la salud. Aquí tienes algunos más.

1. La canela puede reducir el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas.

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. La canela puede proteger contra las enfermedades neurodegenerativas.

Cinnamon can protect you against the most common neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Varias animal estudios Existen compuestos encontrados en la canela que inhiben los marcadores de estas enfermedades y protegen a las neuronas.

3. La canela puede proteger contra ciertos tipos de cáncer.

La canela es uno de los alimentos principales que pueden proteger contra el cáncer. Puede lograrlo reduciendo el crecimiento de las células cancerígenas e inhibiendo la formación de vasos sanguíneos en los tumores. En uno estudio En un estudio realizado en ratones con cáncer de colon, se descubrió que la canela era capaz de desintoxicar enzimas que impedían que el cáncer siguiera creciendo. 

4. La canela puede ayudar a combatir el VIH

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 estudio se encontró que la canela podía tratar de manera efectiva las células infectadas con VIH en comparación con otras 69 plantas medicinales. La canela también puede combatir el VIH-1, que es la cepa más común del virus del VIH.

¿Cómo usa la canela un enfermo de gota?

La canela está disponible en palos y forma de polvo 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!

Si estás comiendo avena, la canela es una adición perfecta para darle más sabor. También se puede agregar canela a los panqueques y muffins, aunque es importante ser moderado al consumir estos alimentos, ya que pueden ser Alta en azúcar. 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.

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