Capsaicin--the chemical that gives chili peppers their spicy kick--may promote weight loss, according to a new study on animals. The study's findings suggest that capsaicin may be useful in the fight against obesity.
For the study, scientists fed lab rats high-fat diets with or without capsaicin. Results revealed that the capsaicin-treated rats lost eight percent of their body weight over the course of the study. What's more, capsaicin appeared to trigger changes in the treatment group's levels of at least 20 proteins involved in breaking down fats.
In past studies, capsaicin has been found to lower calorie intake (possibly by suppressing appetite) and reduce levels of blood fats (harmful substances known to contribute to heart disease). The compound also appears to aid in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, and psoriasis.
Thanks a bunch for this. I have chronic psoriasis mainly from an environmental perspective (pollution).
I use pure Aloe vera as my carrying agent for the chili powder I mixed in.
Seems to help alot. I know it would work though otherwise I wouldn’t have tried it. The immunology book I read stated that psoriasis might be due to overactive Substance P, so I am very impressed with your knowledge and your looks too I might add.
Thanks