03 Sep 2014
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