Chili pepper (Capsicum annuum), known for their hot flavour is primarily used for culinary purposes, as a spice which is normally added to various dishes and sauces.
It was first cultivated by ancient farmers in the South and Central America but today, chilli peppers are grown all over the world, but countries like Spain, Nigeria Mexico, China and Turkey are among the largest commercial producers of this pepper.
It contains a bioactive plant component called capsaicin, which is responsible for its hot and spicy nature. Capsaicin is highly concentrated in the seeds of the spice and the white inner membrane.
The more capsaicin that is found in it, the spicier the pepper. Whether it is eaten fresh, dried or sometimes powdered, It can put fire on your tongue and even tears in your eyes.
What Makes Chili Peppers Healthy?
The Capsaicin found in Chili pepper offers more than just a pungent oral sensation in your mouth but experts say that the endorphin rush this pepper causes makes this chemical compound the most effective solution for pains and other serious medical conditions.• Fight Inflammation — Capsaicin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and it has proven to be very effective for treating inflammatory diseases and cancers.
A research published in Future Oncology indicated that it has the potential of suppressing the growth of human prostate cancer cells.
• Boosts Immunity — Chili peppers are very rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A.
This vitamin is needed in the body for maintaining healthy mucous membranes to assist in protecting the body against invading pathogens.
Chili pepper is also a rich source of vitamin C, and this aids the body to produce WBC'S (white blood cells) that fight germs.
• Insulin Regulation — Another effective known benefit of consuming chili peppers is how they help in blood sugar level management.
A study carried out in the United States of America (published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) concluded that; the regular consumption of chili pepper may help reduce the risk of hyperinsulinemia (i.e, high insulin levels in the blood).
• Protects the Heart — The capsaicin compound can help reduce cholesterol, triglycerides and platelet aggregation.
Some research studies have shown that chili pepper may assist the body in dissolving fibrin, which is supposed to prevent the formation of blood clots in the arteries.
Also, families and cultures which uses hot peppers regularly in cooking have significantly lowered heart attack, arteriosclerosis and stroke rates and other cardiovascular diseases.
• Congestion and Sinusitis — capsaicin has the ability to address nasal congestion by assisting to clear mucus from your nose.
It also has antibacterial properties as well, and this can help treats chronic sinus infections.
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