Cayenne pepper doesn’t just make for a spicy-hot hot sauce--it’s actually in many of the supplements on the market today! Thought of as the king of medicinal herbs, cayenne pepper has been used for thousands of years to improve many health conditions.
What are cayenne peppers?
Cayenne peppers are a type of chili pepper. According to Healthline, they belong to the nightshade family of flowering plants and are closely related to jalapenos and bell peppers.
Capsaicin
Capsaicin, cayenne pepper’s active ingredient, is what provides the medicinal properties, in addition to the spice. The more the capsaicin in the cayenne, the hotter the pepper will be!
Metabolism Booster
Looking to help your customers speed up their metabolism? Cayenne could be the missing ingredient! Capsaicin also has metabolism-boosting properties, helping to increase the amount of heat the body produces, causing you to burn more calories per day. This process is called diet-induced thermogenesis. In a study, subjects who ate a breakfast containing capsaicin and medium-chain triglyceride oil burned 51% more calories during that meal, compared to people who had neither for breakfast.
Hunger Reduction
Cayenne pepper is a known contributor to feeling fuller longer, thereby reducing hunger--another attribute of capsaicin. Some evidence? Sure. One study conveyed that individuals taking capsaicin ate less food throughout the day than those who did not take any (individuals taking capsaicin supplements ate 10% less, while those who drank a capsaicin-containing beverage ate 16% less (healthline). It’s important to note that the people in this study also reported feeling fuller, while eating fewer calories.
Digestive Aid
Did you know that cayenne pepper has the potential to help boost the stomach’s defense against infection, deliver enzymes to the stomach, and increase digestive fluid production. How does this happen? Cayenne actually stimulates nerves in the stomach that signal for protection against injury. And get this: Healthline also shares that while some people believe spicy food can cause stomach ulcers, a review paper has shown that the capsaicin in cayenne pepper may actually help reduce the risk of those ulcers. Pretty interesting, huh?
The Best Part
Cayenne pepper is so simple. It can be added to your diet in numerous ways. As a whole food, a spice, or a supplement, cayenne pepper can be the spice that completes your favorite foods--be it homemade fries, eggs,marinades, or even salads. The possibilities are endless!
Good News
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