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Fibres prébiotiques peu coûteuses surpassent le placebo sur la douleur du genou : baisse de 1,11 point

BY DR. GYMBRO · 15 oct. 2026

Une fibre économique extraite de la racine de chicorée a légèrement dépassé le placebo dans le traitement de la douleur du genou lors d’un essai randomisé. Un apport quotidien de 20 g d’inuline a réduit la douleur de 1,11 point, franchissant le seuil d’un point considéré comme cliniquement significatif, et a également amélioré la force de préhension. Seuls les groupes ayant reçu de l’inuline ont montré une hausse du butyrate et du GLP‑1, suggérant un lien entre l’intestin et le muscle. L’étude portait cependant sur des adultes plus âgés atteints d’arthrose du genou (âge moyen 67,5 ans), et l’entraînement encadré par la physiothérapie a réduit la douleur davantage (1,55 point). Voici les principaux résultats, leurs limites et comment les exploiter de façon raisonnable.