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

La cannelle peut-elle réduire l'acide urique chez les patients atteints de goutte ?

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.

Quelles sont les preuves concernant l'effet de la cannelle sur le corps humain ?

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.

Une autre étude, 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.  

Un autre ingrédient qui fonctionne très bien avec la cannelle est Chrysanthemum indicum. Une étude, 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.

De plus, la cannelle peut aider à contrôler les niveaux de sucre dans le sang du corps en aidant les personnes atteintes de diabète en ralentissant la vitesse à laquelle l'estomac se vide après les repas, limitant ainsi la hausse de sucre dans le sang après les repas (voir l'étude suivante.) Cinnamon may also help people with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to normalize their blood sugar levels by improving their insulin sensitivity.

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Une étude publiée dans Hormone Metabolism Research est très intéressante. Les chercheurs ont nourri des rats avec un régime riche en fructose 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 cannelle est également un antioxydant extrêmement puissant qui, comparé à six autres épices antioxydantes, dont le gingembre, la vanille, la réglisse, la menthe, la noix de muscade et l'anis, a remporté le concours à l'unanimité en empêchant l'oxydation plus efficacement que toutes les autres épices sauf la menthe! Cela aide également avec votre goutte.

D'autres avantages pour la santé de la cannelle

Comme discuté précédemment, il est clair que la cannelle est un excellent ingrédient que vous devriez inclure dans votre alimentation, mais vous pourriez ne pas être au courant de ses autres avantages pour la santé. En voici d'autres.

1. La cannelle peut réduire le risque de maladies cardiaques

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 cannelle peut protéger contre les maladies neurodégénératives

Cinnamon can protect you against the most common neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Plusieurs animales études montrent qu'il y a des composés trouvés dans la cannelle qui inhibent les caractéristiques de ces maladies et protègent les neurones.

3. La cannelle peut protéger contre certains cancers

La cannelle est l'un des meilleurs aliments qui peuvent protéger contre le cancer. Elle peut le faire en réduisant la croissance des cellules cancéreuses et en inhibant la formation de vaisseaux sanguins dans les tumeurs. Dans une étude, menée sur des souris atteintes d'un cancer du côlon, ils ont constaté que la cannelle était capable de détoxifier les enzymes qui ont empêché le cancer de se développer davantage. 

4. La cannelle peut aider à lutter contre le 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 étude, a révélé que la cannelle était capable de traiter efficacement les cellules infectées par le VIH par rapport à 69 autres plantes médicinales. La cannelle peut également lutter contre le VIH-1, qui est la souche la plus courante du virus VIH.

Comment un souffrant de la goutte utilise-t-il la cannelle ?

La cannelle est disponible sous forme de bâtons et de poudre 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 vous prenez de l'avoine, la cannelle constitue un ajout parfait pour le rendre plus savoureux. La cannelle peut également être ajoutée aux pancakes et aux muffins, bien que vous deviez être modéré en consommant ces aliments car ils peuvent être riches en sucre. 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.