Hot Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper Nutrition 40,000 H.U. 2 oz.
As a source of fiber and vitamins C, A, B6, and K, cayenne pepper offers many nutritional benefits. In
fact, one red hot chili pepper has 72% of the Daily Value (DV) of vitamin C, 48% DV of vitamin A, 13% DV
of vitamin B6, and 5% DV of vitamin K. Cayenne peppers also contain the powerful plant compounds
flavonoids and carotenoids and the minerals potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
Vitamin A: important for vision, reproductive health, and immune system health and supports the
health and function of the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs
Vitamin C: a powerful antioxidant that supports immune health and collagen production and helps
protect cells against the damaging effects of free radicals
Vitamin B6: also known as pyridoxine, vitamin B6 is necessary for both nervous and immune system
health
Vitamin K: essential for blood clotting and supports bone health
Potassium: works to support healthy fluid levels within the cells and supports muscle contraction and
normal blood pressure levels
Magnesium: acts as a natural muscle relaxant and supports nerve and bone health and healthy blood
sugar levels
Zinc: an important mineral for supporting immune system health, wound healing, and growth and
development
Flavonoids and carotenoids: can help reduce the harmful effects of free radicals and oxidative stress
A diet high in antioxidant-rich plant-based foods like cayenne peppers may help reduce the risk of
dietrelated diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic disease.1
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Cayenne Pepper Health Benefits
Cayenne peppers get their spicy flavor from capsaicin, a compound responsible for many of cayenne
peppers’ health benefits.
1. May Reduce Pain and Boost Athletic Performance
Eating cayenne pepper or taking cayenne supplements is associated with reduced pain, improved
athletic performance, and lower blood sugar levels.2,3
2. May Reduce Inflammation
While cayenne pepper may turn up the heat in a recipe, it actually has anti-inflammatory properties. The
capsaicin in cayenne peppers can support blood circulation, helping bring nutrients to organs and
tissues.
3. May Support Weight Management
Consuming cayenne pepper may help manage blood sugar and temporarily increase metabolism. In one
small study, women who consumed 5 grams of chili pepper experienced a smaller rise in blood sugar
and had a higher metabolic rate for 30 minutes after drinking a sweetened beverage.5 A fast
metabolism burns calories more quickly, which may support weight loss. Cayenne’s impact on
metabolism is attributed to the compounds capsaicin and dihydrocapsiate.
4. May Support Heart Health
Cayenne pepper may support cardiovascular health, help strengthen the circulatory system, and support
healthy arteries, capillaries, and nerves. A review of the effect of capsaicin on the cardiovascular system
found that chili pepper-rich diets are associated with a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular
disease. However, the mechanism isn’t fully understood.6
5. May Improve Gut Health
Cayenne peppers or cayenne powder can help stimulate the digestive system, helping improve bowel
regularity. As a plant-based food, cayenne peppers can also support microbial diversity in the gut.
Cayenne peppers and other plant-based foods are rich in fiber. When bacteria in the gut digest highfiber
foods, they produce short-chain fatty acids. These short-chain fatty acids offer anti-inflammatory,
immunoregulatory, anti-obesity, anti-diabetes, cardiovascular protective, hepatoprotective, and
neuroprotective qualities.7
Cayenne influences the heart immediately, then gradually extends its effects to the arteries, capillaries,
and nerves. The frequency of the pulse is not increased, but it is given more power. In equalizing the
blood circulation, cayenne produces natural warmth, and in stimulating the peristaltic motion of the
intestines, it aids in assimilation and elimination. It rebuilds the tissue in the stomach. It also heals
stomach and intestinal ulcers.
Cayenne is used in nearly all fomentation, plasters, and poultices where speed is necessary, or where
quick relief (as in arthritis, rheumatism, bursitis, sore muscles and those types of cases) is desired.
Traditionally Used For:
Atherosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma (including asphyxia)
Backache
Bleeding
Blood clots
Bloody nose
Blood pressure
Blood thinner
Breathing
Cancer
Chicken Pox / Shingles
Chilblains
Chills
Cholesterol (prevents absorption)
Circulation
Cleanses the Circulatory System
Cold Hands & Feet
Colds / Flu
Colitis
Congestion
Constipation
Coughs
Counter irritant for Chronic Pain
Cramps
Creates Endorphins
Damaged Tissue
Debility
Delirium treatments
Diarrhea
Digestion (aids)
Dyspepsia
Elimination (regulates)
Emaciation
Emesis
Emphysema
Fatigue
Fever
Frostbite
Functional Sluggishness
Gangrene
Gout
Hair Loss
Headaches
Heart Attack
Helps Elasticity of Arteries, Veins & Caprilla
Hemorrhaging (stops)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hypothermia
Infection (prevents spread)
Inflammation
Intestinal Mucus
Kidney Problems
Lethargy
Lowers Cholesterol
Lumbago
Lung Congestion
Measles
Memory
Mouth Sensitivity (increases)
Nausea
Neuralgia
Night Blindness
Offensive Breath
Pain–Blocks, Numbs
Pleurisy
Pregnancy
Pulse (strengthens)
Rheumatism
Saliva (increases)
Scarlet Fever
Scurvy
Shock
Sore Throat
Stimulant
Strep Throat Stroke
Tonsillitis
Toothache
Typhoid Fever
Ulcers
Vomiting
Yellow Fever
Wounds (speeds healing)