The benefits of chili for health
Many studies have shown that the spice has beneficial effects on health.
COMPOSITION OF PEPPER
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Capsaicin decreases appetite by increasing satiety. It speeds up metabolism and helps to "burn" fat.Its effect on digestion, on infections on inflammation, on sweat, and convulsions was demonstrated.
A study in the UK found that capsaicin could selectively destroy cancer cells in certain cancers (pancreas, lung, prostate): Some researchers think that this is why certain types of cancer are rare among Indians and Mexicans than among Westerners.
The pepper is rich in antioxidants. With two of its components, luteolin and quercetin (which are flavonoids), chili protects our cells from the destructive action of free radicals.The pepper is rich in vitamins:
- Vitamin A (beta carotene): action on the skin, respiratory tract, urinary tract
- Vitamin B6: Action on red blood cells and immune systemVitamin C: action on the teeth, bone, cartilage, wound healing, iron absorption, infections
- Vitamin E (as alpha-tocopherol): Action free radicals, cancers, cardiovascular system, central nervous system
- Vitamin K: action on blood coagulation and liver
- Vitamin PP: Action on fatigue, skin, appetite, mental problems
- The pepper is rich in trace elements:Copper: essential for the formation of hemoglobin and collagen Iron: essential for the formation of red blood cells and transporting oxygen in the blood
- Manganese: protection against free radicals
- Magnesium: action on muscle contraction and blood clotting
- Potassium: action on the cardiac contractions
SHARES OF PEPPER ON AGENCY
Many studies conducted by scientific teams from several countries have shown that the chili consumption has beneficial effects on health.
Pepper:helps lose weight by promoting satiety and accelerating metabolism relieves:osteoarthritis rheumatism Arthritis colds stomach pain (especially those linked to taking some anti-inflammatories, such as aspirin)protects the stomach peptic ulcers: reduction in gastric acid production and bleeding promotes Food digestion and nutrient absorption detoxifies the body, helps eliminate waste strengthens immunity helps to regulate:diabetes (reduced need for insulin after a meal containing pepper)blood cholesterol triglycerides plate lets promotes the release of endorphins in the blood, resulting in a feeling of well-being
Studies are underway to validate the action of pepper in several areas:
- protection against cardiovascular disease
- protection against cancer
- Action against pain
- Action on sleep onset and sleep
HOWEVER ATTENTION
Consumed in high doses, peppers can increase the risk of stomach cancer you should never apply hot pepper on the eyes, on a wound, on mucous on inflammation do not use the spice in the following cases:gastro-esophageal, reflux-irritable bowel syndrome hemorrhoids
Children under 2 years
DOING THE PEPPER?
The easiest way to eat chilli is to put in your dishes to meet the seasoning.What if it stings too?If you have mouth on fire after being crunched in a chili or tasted too spicy dish, do not throw especially on a glass of water! Indeed, capsaicin responsible for the pungent taste is not soluble in water ... You must drink a glass of milk, or eating a piece of cheese: it is in the fat capsaicin dissolves. And if the milk is not enough, try a teaspoon of olive oil!And if the taste is too strong for you, you can still enjoy the benefits of eating the chili in capsules.