Credit: iStock Ever wondered why your mouth feels like it’s on fire after eating something spicy? It’s not just the food—there’s a chemical called capsaicin that’s behind that fiery sensation. Capsaicin is a natural compound found in chili peppers. The more capsaicin a pepper has, the hotter it feels when you eat it. It’s thought … Continue reading From Burn to Balm: How Capsaicin Can Help Treat Pain
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Can Chili Peppers Improve Exercise Performance?
Credit: iStock Are you a fan of spicy foods? You might be in luck. Research presented at Experimental Biology 2021 suggests a specific compound found in fiery foods such as chili peppers may have the ability to help you improve your exercise performance. Capsaicin, the bioactive ingredient in chili peppers, stimulates our pain receptors. This … Continue reading Can Chili Peppers Improve Exercise Performance?