Cayenne Pepper
Found in the same family as jalapenos, cayenne peppers have been commonly used for medicinal purposes for centuries in holistic medicine. This spicy pepper’s powerful component called capsaicin is mainly responsible for producing such beneficial effects. Cayenne peppers have been associated with a wide range of health benefits from boosting your immunity and fighting inflammation to losing weight due to its ability to produce thermogenic effects. Aside from its health benefits, cayenne pepper has been used to add a spicy kick to a wide array of recipes throughout the world.
Why we need Cayenne Peppers
- Help you lose weight as it contains substances that significantly increase the thermogenesis process
- Inflammation reducing properties in capsaicin
- Shown pain relief properties in using capsaicin topically
- Cardiovascular Benefits
- Boosts Immunity
- Stomach ulcer preventing properties
- cholesterol lowering properties
Nutritional Content 5g Extract
| Energy: 17 Calories |
| Energy from Fat: 18 Calories |
| Ingredient |
Amount |
| Fat |
1 g |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg |
| Sodium |
2 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
3 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
1g |
| Sugars |
1 g |
| Protein |
1 g |
| Vitamin A |
44% |
| Vitamin C |
7% |
| Calcium |
1% |
| Iron |
2% |
What Cayenne Pepper Has
- Capsaican
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Niacin
- Vitamin B6
- Folate
- Vitamin B12
- Choline
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Selenium
- Phytosterols
Citations & Studies
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- http://whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=29
- Cancer Research March 15, 2006
- Ahuja KD, Ball MJ. Effects of daily ingestion of chilli on serum lipoprotein oxidation in adult men and women. Br J Nutr. 2006 Aug;96(2):239-42. PMID:16923216.
- Ahuja KD, Robertson IK, Geraghty DP, Ball MJ. Effects of chili consumption on postprandial glucose, insulin, and energy metabolism. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Jul;84(1):63-9. PMID:16825682
- Attal N. Chronic neuropathic pain: mechanisms and treatment. Clin J Pain 2000 Sep;16(3 Suppl):S118-30 2000
- Ellis CN, Berberian B, et al. A double-blind evaluation of topical capsaicin in pruritic psoriasis. J Amer Acad Dermatol 29:438-42 1993 1993.
- Ensminger AH, Esminger M. K. J. e. al. Food for Health: A Nutrition Encyclopedia. Clovis, California: Pegus Press; 1986. PMID:15210.
- Joe B, Lokesh BR. Prophyloatcitc and therapeutic effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, capsaicin and curcumin on adjuvant induced arthritis in ratsl. Nutr Biochem 1997;8:397-407 1997.
- Kempaiah RK, Srinivasan K. Integrity of erythrocytes of hypercholesterolemic rats during spices treatment. Mol Cell Biochem 2002 Jul;236(1-2):155-61 2002.
- Mori A, Lehmann S, O'Kelly J, Kumagai T, Desmond J, Pervan M, McBride W, Kizaki M, Koeffler HP. Capsaicin, a Component of Red Peppers, Inhibits the Growth of Androgen-Independent, p53 Mutant Prostate Cancer Cells. Cancer Res 2006 Mar 15;66(6):3222-9. PMID:16540674.
- Rains C, Bryson HM. Topical capsaicin. A review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential in post-herpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy and osteoarthritis. Drugs Aging 1995 Oct;7(4):317-28 1995.
- Robbins W. Clinical applications of capsaicinoids. Clin J Pain 2000 Jun;16(2 Suppl):S86-9 2000.
- Schnitzer TJ. Non-NSAID pharmacologic treatment options for the management of chronic pain. Am J Med 1998 Jul 27;105(1B):45S-52S 1998.-effect on arthritis
- http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/spices-and-herbs/201/2-nutritional data for cayenne pepper
- http://whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=29
- Ahuja KD, Ball MJ. Effects of daily ingestion of chilli on serum lipoprotein oxidation in adult men and women. Br J Nutr. 2006 Aug;96(2):239-42. PMID:16923216.
- Ahuja KD, Robertson IK, Geraghty DP, Ball MJ. Effects of chili consumption on postprandial glucose, insulin, and energy metabolism. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Jul;84(1):63-9. PMID:16825682.
- Attal N. Chronic neuropathic pain: mechanisms and treatment. Clin J Pain 2000 Sep;16(3 Suppl):S118-30 2000.
- llis CN, Berberian B, et al. A double-blind evaluation of topical capsaicin in pruritic psoriasis. J Amer Acad Dermatol 29:438-42 1993 1993.
- Ensminger AH, Esminger M. K. J. e. al. Food for Health: A Nutrition Encyclopedia. Clovis, California: Pegus Press; 1986. PMID:15210.
- Joe B, Lokesh BR. Prophyloatcitc and therapeutic effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, capsaicin and curcumin on adjuvant induced arthritis in ratsl. Nutr Biochem 1997;8:397-407 1997.
- Kempaiah RK, Srinivasan K. Integrity of erythrocytes of hypercholesterolemic rats during spices treatment. Mol Cell Biochem 2002 Jul;236(1-2):155-61 2002.
- Mori A, Lehmann S, O'Kelly J, Kumagai T, Desmond J, Pervan M, McBride W, Kizaki M, Koeffler HP. Capsaicin, a Component of Red Peppers, Inhibits the Growth of Androgen-Independent, p53 Mutant Prostate Cancer Cells. Cancer Res 2006 Mar 15;66(6):3222-9. PMID:16540674.
- Rains C, Bryson HM. Topical capsaicin. A review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential in post-herpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy and osteoarthritis. Drugs Aging 1995 Oct;7(4):317-28 1995.
- Robbins W. Clinical applications of capsaicinoids. Clin J Pain 2000 Jun;16(2 Suppl):S86-9 2000.
- Schnitzer TJ. Non-NSAID pharmacologic treatment options for the management of chronic pain. Am J Med 1998 Jul 27;105(1B):45S-52S 1998.
- Wood, Rebecca. The Whole Foods Encyclopedia. New York, NY: Prentice-Hall Press; 1988. PMID:15220.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayenne_pepper#cite_note-0
- Deal CL, Schnitzer TJ, Lipstein E, et al. Treatment of arthritis with topical capsaicin: A double blind trial. Clin Ther. 1991;13:383-395.
- McCarthy GM, McCarty DJ. Effect of topical capsaicin in the therapy of painful osteoarthritis of the hands. J Rheumatol. 1992;19:604-607.
- Abdel Salam OM, Moszik G, Szolcsanyi J. Studies on the effect of intragastric capsaicin on gastric ulcer and on the prostacyclin-induced cytoprotection in rats. Pharmacol Res. 1995;32:209-215.
The Reason For Cayenne Pepper Costs
Cayenne pepper is generally processed before being sold, hence the price. But it has also become the center of some popular detox diets such as one associated with the scientologists. It is sometimes combined with lemonade and a few other ingredients to make a powerful drink detox. Due to popularizations like these, cayenne pepper has become more valuable to the average consumer.
Safety Notes
Like other peppers and spicy food, cayenne can be passed to infants through breast milk and shouldn't be consumed in high dosages by breast-feeding women. Also, if consumed in extremely high quantities, heartburn may result. Orovo recommends that you consult a physician before you begin taking any new health supplement blend.
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