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Fibra barata do intestino supera placebo na dor no joelho: redução de 1,11 pontos

BY DR. GYMBRO · 15 de out. de 2026

Uma fibra derivada da raiz de chicória, barata e pouco chamativa, acabou de superar o placebo na dor do joelho em um estudo randomizado. Uma dose de 20 g/dia de inulina reduziu a dor em 1,11 ponto, ultrapassando o limiar clínico de 1 ponto, e ainda aumentou a força de preensão. Só os grupos que receberam inulina apresentaram elevações de butirato e GLP‑1, sugerindo uma ligação entre intestino e músculo. Contudo, os participantes eram adultos mais velhos com osteoartrite de joelho (idade média 67,5 anos) e o exercício guiado por fisioterapia reduziu a dor ainda mais (1,55 ponto). Veja o que o estudo encontrou, o que ele não pode nos dizer e como usar essa informação com sensatez.