In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Australia examine the health benefits associated with capsaicin, with a particular focus on how this compound impacts cognition and ...

Capsaicin in hot peppers causes their infamous burning sensation. As a supplement or in topical form, capsaicin may help promote weight loss, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Capsaicin is the ...

Chili peppers are famous for a lot of things, including their spicy kick. This spice sensation is caused by a chemical compound called capsaicin. While known for causing a three-alarm fire in your ...

Last month, hot pepper expert Ed Currie received an acknowledgement that warmed his heart. His newly bred pepper, which he dubbed “Pepper X,” had been publicly named the hottest pepper in the world by ...

Capsaicin comes from chili peppers, and the heat it produces may help relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and other conditions. Many companies sell creams containing ...

One of Federica Genovese’s fondest memories of spicy food is how her grandmother would eat a plate of pasta: with a fork in one hand and a Calabrian chili in the other, she would alterate bites of ...

Capsaicin, the bioactive compound responsible for the characteristic spiciness of chilli peppers, has attracted considerable attention for its anticancer properties. In various cancer cell types, ...

Capsadyn®, a maximum-strength non-burning capsaicin cream developed by Chorda Pharma Inc., is now available on Amazon in addition to direct sales through Capsadyn.com. The topical analgesic provides ...

Most people are familiar with capsaicin, but they may not know it by name. Capsaicin is the chemical in chili peppers that gives them their famous heat. This heat makes capsaicin ideal for spicing ...