2. Suffering from stuffed up sinuses due to cold, flu,
or allergies? Cayenne pepper aids in breaking
up and moving congested mucus.
1. Clears Congestion:
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3. In vitro tests have found that CAY-1, a
compound found in cayenne peppers,
effectively suppressed the development of 16
different fungal strains, while remaining
completely non-toxic to animal cells.
2. Anti-Fungal Properties:
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4. This may be related to the pepperโs ability to
stimulate a pain response in a different area
of the body, thus diverting the brainโs
attention to the new site.
3. Migraine Headache Prevention:
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5. Cayenne is a well-known digestive aid. It
stimulates the digestive tract, increasing the
flow of enzyme production and gastric juices.
This aids the bodyโs ability to metabolize food
(and toxins).
4. Digestive Aid:
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6. Cayenne stimulates the production of saliva, an
important component of digestion and
maintaining optimal oral health.
5. Helps Produce Saliva:
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7. Cayenne pepper helps reduce atherosclerosis,
encourages fibrinolytic activity, and prevents
factors that lead to the formation of blood clots,
all of which can help reduce the chances of a
heart attack or stroke.
6. Useful for Blood Clots:
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8. Cayenne is a known circulatory stimulant. It
increases the pulse of our lymphatic and
digestive rhythms. By heating the body, the
natural process of detoxification is streamlined.
7. Detox Support:
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9. Extremely high in a substance called
capsaicin, cayenne pepper sends chemical
messengers from the skin into the joint,
offering relief for joint pain.
8. Joint Pain Relief:
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10. Cayenne is an excellent preservative and has
been used traditionally to prevent food
contamination from bacteria.
9. Anti-Bacterial Properties:
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11. A study using data collected from almost half a
million people found that people who eat spicy
foods have a 14% chance of living longer than
those that donโt.
10. Promotes Longevity:
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12. Scientists at the Laval University in Quebec
found that participants who took cayenne
pepper for breakfast were found to have less
appetite, leading to less caloric intake
throughout the day. Cayenne is also a great
metabolic booster and aids the body in burning
excess fat.
11. Supports Weight Loss:
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13. Animal studies found that capsaicin reduced
serious heart arrhythmias and improved
cardiac blood flow.
12. Promotes Heart Health:
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