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}} However, given the very small amount of cayenne pepper typically consumed in a serving, it makes a negligible contribution to overall dietary intake of these nutrients.

The capsaicin compound found in the pepper has a variety in medicinal capabilities varying from pain-reliever, metabolism booster, cancer fighter, antibacterial agent, and an effective component in sports performance.

Cayenne pepper consumption dilates the blood vessels and speeds the metabolism due to the high amounts of capsaicin. With the consumption of cayenne peppers, the amount of heat our body puts off is influenced. In animal studies done by the University of Maryland Medical Center, capsaicin has the ability to boost your metabolism, which in turn causes weight loss.This increases circulation and blood flow to all major organs which facilitates oxygen and nutrient delivery. Some research suggests that cayenne pepper may support a healthy energy balance while suppressing appetite. Capsaicin, according to Diepvens et al. (2006), suggests that it has been shown to increase energy expenditure, therefore acts as a metabolism booster and beneficial in long-term weight loss Lejune et al. (2003 also found that there is a correlation between substrate oxidation and capsaicin. The results of this study implicate that capsaicin treatment sustained fat oxidation during weight maintenance, but not effect on weight regain after modest weight loss.

As a pain-reliever, capsaicin has the ability to interrupt the transmission of pain messaging to the brain, causing our bodies to be less likely to acknowledge the pain. Lorna et al. (2004) discusses the process in which the chemical compound found in cayenne peppers has the ability to bind to nociceptors. The excitation of the neurons causes a period of enhanced sensitivity, which is then followed by a refractory period that will eventually cause desensitization. For individuals who suffer from musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain, capsaicin creams may help in the reduction of pain, especially if they seem to feel no relief from other treatments.

Apoptosis or cell death has also been shown to be correlated with consumption of cayenne peppers, especially in prostate cancer cell lines. The capsaicin in the peppers has the capability to be linked with both the treatment and prevention of prostate cancer. Mori et al. (2006) suggests capsaicin has an antiproliferative effect on prostate cancer cells due to the apoptosis of androgen receptors. There is a possibility of the management of prostate cancer by measuring apoptosis and exposing PC-3 cells to increasing doses of capsaicin, which is making headway in finding cancer cures.

Cayenne pepper is also claimed to be an aphrodisiac because it contains capsaicin.It has also been shown to aid in the oxidation of adipose tissue, regulate high blood pressure, promote healthy liver function and tissue production, help regulate the digestive system, promote healthy mucus production in the membranes that line internal organs.

Lejune et al. (2003) discusses the correlation between substrate oxidation and capsaicin. The results of this study implicate that capsaicin treatment sustained fat oxidation during weight maintenance, but not effect on weight regain after modest weight loss.

Mori et al. (2006) suggests capsaicin has an antiproliferative effect on prostate cancer cells due to the apoptosis of androgen receptors.

Capsaicin, according to Diepvens et al. (2006), suggests that it has been shown to increase energy expenditure, therefore acts as a metabolism booster.