Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper
General Features
Chili peppers are the fruits of Capsicum pepper plants, notable for their hot flavor. They are member of the nightshade family, related to bell peppers and tomatoes. Many varieties of chili peppers exist
These peppers have long been added to foods, and not just for their pungent flavor. It is now thought that the heat of the peppers protects those who eat it from foodborne pathogens and microbes, which thrive in warmer tropical climates
Chili peppers are primarily used as a spice and can be cooked or dried and powdered. Powdered, red chili peppers are known as paprika
Content
Chili peppers are rich in various vitamins and minerals but usually eaten in small amounts so they don’t contribute significantly to your daily micronutrient intake
These spicy fruits boast Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium and Vitamin K1 which is known as Phylloquinone. Vitamin K1 is essential for blood clotting and healthy bones and kidneys
Functions
Capsaicin is the main bioactive plant compound in chili peppers. It has some unique properties like binding pain receptors, which are nerve endings that sense pain. This induces a burning sensation but does not cause any real burning injuries. Even so, high consumption of chili peppers may desensitize your pain receptors over time, reducing your ability to sense the burning flavor of chili. It also makes these pain receptors insensitive to other forms of pain, such as heartburn caused by acid reflux
Some evidence suggests that Capsaicin can promote weight loss by reducing appetite and increasing fat burning. In fact, studies show that 10 grams of red chili pepper can significantly increase fat burning in both men and women
Capsaicin may also reduce calorie intake. A study in 24 people who consume chili regularly discovered that taking capsaicin before a meal led to reduced calorie intake
Capsaicin cream will significantly reduce the number of cells to replicating and aids in the reversal of the auto-immune skin lesions
Keep in mind that Chili peppers are not good for everyone. They trigger a burning sensation and may cause stomach pain and diarrhea in some individuals. Some studies associate chili consumption with increased cancer risk
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