Capsaicin: The Spice that Heals

Maylin Rodriguez Paez RN

Let’s face it, some like it hot and some simply don’t.

Whatever your preference for spicy foods, one thing is for sure: The health benefits of hot peppers are really impressive.

Why? Because their active ingredient, capsaicin, has been found to help with a number of health issues.

Capsaicin Alleviates Pain

The heat found in many hot peppers is attributed to capsaicin. This odorless and flavorless compound has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. Much of the health benefits attributed to hot peppers can be traced back to this substance.

Studies show it alleviates different types of pain ranging …read more