Cayenne pepper can increase metabolism and fat-burning ability by up to 25%. Its main active ingredient is capsaicin which gives the pepper its heat.
It was said that cayenne pepper can cure or prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, bleeding ulcers and other devastating ailments.
According to research by Italian doctors, cayenne pepper had been shown to reduce symptoms in more than half of patients suffering with functional dyspepsia.
Capsaicin allows the body to release neurotransmitters which temporarily inhibit the pain nerves, making it very useful in treating ailments, such as rheumatoid arthritis and muscle pain when applied externally.
If it is taken internally, it will lower cholesterol, purify the blood, detoxify kidneys and generally improve the overall health.
Expert believes that cayenne not only aids the digestive system, but also benefits the heart and circulatory system.
This might due to cayenne is very rich in vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes and is very high in organic calcium and potassium. Cayenne pepper also is excellent in vitamin K, manganese, and dietary fiber.
Beta-carotene in cayenne pepper is a powerful antioxidant and when converted in the body, it forms vitamin A, and essential nutrient for the health of all epithelial tissue. It is very helpful in reducing then symptoms of asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Cayenne pepper and health benefits
