Found in chili peppers, capsaicin and other capsaicinoids are what makes them hot. Besides giving a burning sensation in the mouth, Capsaicin has a number of other benefits throughout the body.
Among its possible health benefits:
· Heart Health
· Weight Loss
· Pain Relief
· Antimicrobial
· Anticancer Properties
Amazingly, the compound that causes people such distress in their mouths, has been well researched to promote pain relief topically. In fact, Capsaicin applied topically for temporary pain relief from arthritis (both rheumatoid and osteo-), neuropathic pain, joint and jaw pain and psoriasis is FDA-approved for these uses.
Its ability to increase vasodilation also contributes to uses such as for cluster headaches and heart health. For example, Capsaicin applied topically was shown to increase ischemic threshold during exercise due to nitric oxide release and atrial vasodilation in people with stable coronary artery disease.
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