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Some Wonderful Health Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper

Effective boost to weight loss

One great health benefit of cayenne pepper is its effectiveness in boosting weight loss. As noted above, cayenne increases our circulation; in doing so, it will also stimulate our digestion. It has the ability to boost your metabolism and the heat generated by consuming it will make you burn calories more effectively.

Researchers have also found that capsaicin helps the body to break down fat cells more efficiently. A study published in 2010 in the journal of Proteome Research found that people on a high capsaicin diet noticeably decreased in body fat compared to those on a non-capsaicin diet. The study, conducted at the University of Daegu, noticed that capsaicin activates proteins inside fat cells, which will then break them down easier.

Excellent source of vitamins, cold prevention and immunity boost

There are multiple other health benefits of cayenne pepper. For example, it is a great source of vitamin A. In fact, it is the richest source of vitamin A among spices. Fresh cayenne pepper is also an excellent source of vitamin C that will boost your immune system.

Vitamin B found in cayenne is one factor behind its qualities in increasing metabolism. These and other chemicals in cayenne pepper make it a very good tool to fight against the common cold. It is also a very good tool in moving and breaking up congested mucus. Here is a nice cayenne recipe from Charles Dickson in Mother Earth News to help alleviate congested nose during a cold:

* Half a cup of apple cider vinegar
* Half a cup of water
* 1 teaspoon of cayenne powder

Combine ingredients and enjoy!

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