Cayenne Pepper, is a potent little fruit full of health benefits. Cayenne like that of the bell pepper, poblanos and jalapenos belong to the nightshade family of peppers.
These peppers have an element called Oleoresin Capsaicin. It is this element which renders the chili hot and spicy. Oleoresin Capsaicin is the compound from where the pepper derives all its nutritional properties. It reacts with the body’s nerves and releases a neurotransmitter called substance-p in the blood stream. Substance-p causes the burn and is known to temporarily fool the nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. The heat in cayenne is measured in scoville units, also known as heat units. This pepper is conveniently around 30,000 to 50,000 heat units.
It has known health benefits and is high in Vitamin A. Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, riboflavin, potassium and manganese are also present in it.
What are the health benefits of Cayenne Pepper
Non irritant in nature: These peppers can help with irritating cough, spasms and other digestive ailments.
Helps in Cold and Flu: It is known to break down mucous and get it out of the body. It helps in relieving congestion and improve general well being.
Anti fungal property: Cayenne is known to have anti fungal properties which can keep away pathogens like phomopsis and collectotrichum.
Anti allergic property: It is anti allergic in nature and helps to strengthen the immune system and prevent the auto immune responses of the body to enviromental toxins.
Anti-Inflammatory in nature: Its anti inflammatory properties make it an effective tool in managing pain and aches. It is known to help with arthritis, joint pain, diabetic neuropathy and in nerve damage due to herpes.
Improves heart health: It is good for the arteries of our heart and improves blood circulation. It helps in normalizing blood pressure levels and bring down bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
Aids Weight Loss: It is known to have appetite suppressing properties which can help control excess calorie intake. It is also known to boost metabolism and help in weight loss.
Helps prevent Blood clots: It has blood thinning properties which can keep one away from life threatening clots.
Eliminates migraines and headaches : The pepper has the ability to make the pain die down because of its impact on the nerve fibers. The substance-p in the nerves is depleted having a dulling effect on the pain. It can also stimulate a pain response in a different area of the body thereby diverting the attention of the brain.
Cancer preventing properties: Cayenne Pepper is also known to have cancer preventing compounds.
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