Almost everyone knows what a chili pepper is. It\u2019s hot and it\u2019s found almost anywhere in the world. But do you know that chili peppers are capable of so much more than making your favorite meals fiery hot and taste better?<\/span><\/p>\n Chili peppers have capsaicin in their seeds and white inner membrane. This bioactive plant compound is what makes chili peppers hot and spicy. <\/span><\/p>\n It is this same compound that can be used as a medicine for pain and for managing inflammatory diseases. A study<\/span><\/a> published in Pharmacological Reviews showed that capsaicin can be a cure for arthritis pain, neuropathic pain, and other dermatologic problems. <\/span><\/p>\n Capsaicin also helps give the immune system a boost. And here\u2019s another surprising benefit: it can literally heat things up in your bedroom!<\/span><\/p>\n So, if you still think that chili peppers are only for use in food, think again! Chili Peppers for Burning Fat<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A lot of assumptions have been made regarding the ability of chili peppers to increase the rate of our metabolism<\/span><\/a>. Various studies show that there are chili peppers that can increase metabolism by causing a rise in body temperature. The substance Capsaicin plays a huge role in this. <\/span><\/p>\n The spiciness of a chili pepper depends on the amount of capsaicin in it. The more capsaicin, the spicier the pepper is. Because of the heat generated through eating a chili pepper, the body burns more calories. The body temperature of a person is directly proportional to the calories burned after a meal.<\/span><\/p>\n However, this is subject to limitations. The effect of chili peppers on the metabolism of a person is not that significant. Eating a spicy dish can only temporarily increase metabolism by about eight percent<\/span><\/a>. This means that for a person to notice a significant effect on his weight, he needs to eat more than just a bowl of chili peppers, and he needs to eat them on a daily basis. In other words, you better like spicy food enough to eat chilies at every meal, or you better use a capsaicin supplement to benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n Another theory related to this includes the feeling of satisfaction after a meal. Capsaicin has appetite suppression effects, making a person feel fuller even if he only ate a little. With that feeling of satisfaction, a person is likely to overeat and consequently, he\u2019ll be able to maintain his weight if not altogether lose some.<\/span><\/p>\n Capsaicin\u2019s effect on appetite leads to a decrease in overall calorie intake. A study<\/span><\/a> published in Clinical Nutrition proved this theory as participants consumed capsaicin, green tea, and sweet peppers. <\/span><\/p>\n Sweet peppers with capsaicin were shown to help reduce total calorie intake by the participants yet still maintaining a positive energy balance. Green tea with capsaicin was more effective in suppressing appetite during a calorie deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n But despite its low correlation with metabolism, there is a positive trend between capsaicin and fat oxidation. Fat oxidation is the process of breaking down stored fat lipid<\/span><\/a> molecules to create the energy needed by the body to function. This is important for people who work out. <\/span><\/p>\n Researchers<\/a><\/span> from the Department of Human Biology in the Maastricht University reported that capsaicin can sustain fat oxidation and help maintain weight. <\/span><\/p>\n Chili Peppers and Sex<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n There are a lot of foods that can increase sex drive. These aphrodisiacs include fruits such as watermelon and avocado and spices such as garlic and, you got it; chili peppers.<\/span><\/p>\n Because of the spiciness of the capsaicin present in chili peppers, a person can experience an increase in heat and sweating. Because of this, there is also an increase in blood flow in the body which is very beneficial for men when it comes to erections.<\/span><\/p>\n Capsaicin also helps release endorphins, a chemical also released during\u00a0 <\/span>orgasms. In other words, chili peppers can help induce feelings of pleasure which can benefit women who usually find it hard to reach orgasm when having sex. This was further discussed in a study<\/span><\/a> relating to thermogenesis. <\/span><\/p>\n
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