
Perspective from Luciana M. Cherubin
Bachelor in Nutrition · 5 years of experience · Argentina
Benefits
- Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, a substance that has analgesic, anticancer and antioxidant effects.
Possible Side Effects
- Individuals with gastrointestinal diseases should not consume cayenne pepper.
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Perspective from Vilte Puisyte
BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition/BSc (Hons) Food Science and Engineering/MSc Business with Entrepreneurship · 2 years of experience · United Kingdom
Benefits
- Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin which increases the amount of heat that your body produces, boosting your metabolism and causing you to burn more calories and therefore aid in weight loss.
- Capsaicin in cayenne pepper stimulates production of digestive fluid, send enzymes to the stomach to aid in digestion, and provide extra protection to the stomach against infections.
Possible Side Effects
- Eating too much of cayenne pepper can cause side effects, such as an upset stomach or heartburn. If you are sensitive to spice, you may also feel an uncomfortable burning sensation in your mouth.
- Cayenne pepper may also interact with certain medications, such as: blood thinners, aspirin, antacids and ACE Inhibitors.
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