This article has some borrowed content from a blog from Dr. Axe, inclusive of two illustrations.
1) Capsaicin has proved itself as a weight loss agent/catalyst and is known to fight cancer and chronic pain. This is because capsaicin binds to a Vanilloid receptor known as TRPV1 which is signaled by heat and also receives signals when cells in the body are physically burned or injured. Once it binds to the receptor, the brain is signaled that a hit or burning event has occurred and, in turn, causes a mild inflammatory reaction meant to repair the cells affected.
What the health benefits of capsaicin are:
Potentially helpful in treating cancer: Of the many benefits of consuming capsaicin, few have been reverted as much as its powerful effect against cancer! In general, capsaicin is a top cancer fighting food and is found to have positive effects on shrinking tumors, halting metastasis and causing a preventive atmosphere with various cancer models and even potentially preventing cancer, initially! Various studies have shown that capsaicin fights prostate cancer including a 2006 study at the UCLA School of Medicine stating that it had a profound anti-proliferation effect on this type of cancer. Researchers found that taking capsaicin orally significantly stopped the spread of prostate cancer cells and caused cell death in more than one type of prostate cancer cells. As well, a study in South Korea, found that capsaicin may also be helpful in killing breast cancer stem cells. There is also evidence showing that capsaicin can help decrease the size and frequency of certain lung tumors.
Capsaicin is often used in a cream form that is used for a variety of ailments such as mouth sores that are a common side effect of chemotherapy.
2) Decreases incidents of cluster headaches: This disorder can last an average of six-12 weeks. Apply capsaicin cream to the inside of the nostril that is on the same side as your cluster headaches. After applying the cream, repeatedly, subjects noticed the frequency decreased for an average of 60 days.
3) Natural pain killer: This is done by activating the TRPV1 receptor which causes the brain to release a “Substance P.” This has been used for osteoarthritis pain, rheumatoid arthritis pain, general joint pain and fibromyalgia. Capsaicin also aids in neuropathic pain.
4) Capsaicin can treat psoriasis. Substance P seems to be an effective treatment for this condition; it knocks it out. The initial application can sting and itch, but subsides after the first few applications.
5) Aids in diabetes management if you are consistently able to supply the food. The diabetic neuropathy is improved considerably with the capsaicin, too.
6) Eating the spicy peppers lowers body weight, speeds metabolism and suppresses the appetite.
7) Capsaicin helps protect the brain. It appears to reduce neurodegeneration and memory impairment for Alzheimer’s patients. In animal models of stroke, it reduces the area of infarction (damage) and improves neurological outcomes. This also helps with Parkinson’s Disease.
If you aren’t used to eating spicy peppers, just take it slow and begin with very mild ones before tackling the Carolina Reaper. You may also purchase it in supplement or cream form.
Believe this was mentioned previously, but remember, too ”that many peppers are negative calories. Some peppers you can get addicted to the high you get by consuming the extreme hot ones, but it DOES make your stomach stronger; it doesn’t or can’t damage or hurt you!” This was a quote by my Arkansas pepper consultant, Dan Crouthers, who is a successful grower and healthy connoisseur! Thank you, Dan!
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