Cayenne Pepper
(Capsicum Frutescens) (cont'd)
Cayenne shares some of the same health-promoting
properties of certain herbs, in particular those of garlic
and hawthorn. Studies indicate that cayenne can be
beneficial for our health, especially for our hearts, by its blood purifying, blood pressure and
cholesterol-lowering capabilities.
As for its cholesterol-lowering capabilities, research
showed that when cayenne was taken along with dietary cholesterol, it prevented significantly the rise in liver and
serum cholesterol levels.
CONSTITUENTS OF CAYENNE PEPPER
- Alkaloids known as
capsaicin
- Carotenoids: lutein, carotein,
capsanthin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Other bio-active compounds
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