Chilli Peppers: The Incredible Health Benefits of the Capsicum
By Estelle Coughlan

Capsicum, chilli or red pepper has been cultivated for
thousands of years, and comes in a variety of colours such as
red, yellow and green. The Capsicum may also be known as the
bell pepper, jalapeno, cayenne, paprika and chilli to name but a
few of the many varieties available.

This very versatile food, is a very popular way to add that
extra kick of flavour and colour to your favourite dishes, but
it is also a highly effective food to help you lose weight.

Until recently, it has not been possible to take the capsicum
in a supplement form, but now for the very first time, the
technology is available for us to take the capsicum in a high
dose supplement form, to bring about incredible weight loss!

Rich in vitamins and unique compounds, the capsicum is a highly
effective weight loss food, and also benefits our health in many
other ways.

Weight Loss

The capsicum speeds up your metabolism, burns fat and also
suppresses your appetite. This is really one powerful weight
loss food!

During a recent study, it was proven that the spice of the
pepper increases thermogenesis which helps us to oxidise or burn
fat we have eaten in a meal. Other research concluded that if 6
to 10gms of red pepper was added to a meal, it would help to
suppress the appetite.

Additional studies showed that when a small 3gm of red chilli
sauce and mustard sauce was added to food, the metabolic rate
increased up to 25%.

With results like this, it was only going to be a period of
time, before products were in place for us to be able to take
Capsicum in a supplement form, which would not aggravate the
digestive system. This has been achieved in the last year, with
the launch of several highly effective and highly potent chilli
weight loss products. In fact, the bestselling chilli weight
loss supplement, sold out in 3 days flat when it was launched
last summer and has been a bestseller for the Pharmaceutical
company who developed it ever since!

Aside from the weight loss benefits of capsicum, there are also
many other health benefits we can gain from the humble chilli.

Digestion

The capsicum supports the production of gastric juices, which
are vital for a healthy and fully functioning metabolism. It
also leads to the secretion of digestive juices and prevents
indigestion.

Circulation

The capsicum is also known to regulate blood pressure, and
lower cholesterol and triglyceride (the chemical form in which
most fat exists in food as well as in the body) levels.

Cold and Flu Protection

The chilli is packed with vitamins such Vitamin C and Vitamin
A, which have a high concentration of carotenoids, antioxidants
and flavonoids, including beta-carotene.

The heat of the pepper also opens and drains congested nasal
passages, which is why if we have a cold people often suggest a
hot curry or another spicy dish.

Pain Reduction

Interestingly, the chilli is also known to be helpful in
treating pain-related diseases. The Capsaicin in the capsicum,
which is the component that gives the chilli its heat, blocks
the transmission of pain from the skin to the spinal cord and
prevents the sensation of pain.

It will be interesting to see if this finding is research and
developed further for future analgesic products, such has been
the case for the weight loss arena.

Hair

Chilli extract is effective at boosting hair growth. It also
prevents hair loss and helps you maintain thicker and fuller
hair.

Eyes and Skin

Eating or taking the capsicum in a supplement form, can also
help to keep the skin clear, and prevents rashes, spots and
pimples. It contains vitamin A, which is good for eyes and helps
prevent eye diseases.

Anti-carcinogenic

The Capsaicin, the compounds that gives chilli its heat, also
prevents carcinogens from binding with DNA and may provide some
protection from cancer.

This is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what the chilli
can do for us, and there really is no end to the talent of the
humble little chilli!

About the Author: Estelle is Author of the blog
http://weightloss-foods.net dedicated to teaching you all about
the worlds most powerful weight loss foods. For further
information on the capsicum and a full review of the best chilli
supplements available, click
http://weightloss-foods.net/weight-loss-foods/pepper

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