Capsaicin Pills

Capsaicin is the active component that is found in chili and chili pepper and cayenne pepper. This is the main compound that gives chili its distinctive 'hotness'. It causes a burning sensation in the mouth and in the mucous membrane when eaten. Due to this property, it is used as a flavoring agent and is a common spice that figures in many Indian, Mexican and Thai cuisines. However, there are many recent uses that have been discovered of capsaicin. Hence, it is now being used and is available as capsaicin pills.

Uses of Capsaicin Pills

Weight Loss
The main reason why these pills have managed to create such a huge interest in them is their potential for weight loss. It was commonly observed that people who ate a lot of spicy food developed a tendency to lose weight or not put on weight. So, scientists tried to narrow down on what was causing this and it was seen that capsaicin was the compound responsible and so started making weight loss pills that contained it. The reason why these pills for weight loss are becoming so popular is that capsaicin is a thermogenic agent - which means that it increases the metabolic rate of the body and so, helps burn fat. The logic and reason for cayenne pepper weight loss is the same.

Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases
It has been claimed that capsaicin pills may aid in treating conditions where there is chronic inflammation in the body, like osteoarthritis or joint pain. Capsaicin has slight anti-inflammatory potential, as it prevents the production and circulation of substance P, which is the substance responsible for causing pain and inciting an inflammatory reaction. Hence, it is being studied whether capsaicin pills or cayenne pepper pills can be used to treat such conditions.

Sinusitis and Nasal Congestion Relief
You must have often seen that on eating very spicy food, your eyes start watering. Well, capsaicin is so hot, that it has the potential to stimulate secretions and so, helps to even clear out mucus from the nose. Thus, it helps to relieve nasal congestion and a blocked nose. It is said that these pills also help to relieve sinusitis that develops due to sinus allergy symptoms.

Possible Cancer Cure
In the search for a possible cure or for cancer, there are many holistic compounds and herbal ingredients that have made a name for themselves and capsaicin is one of them. It is said that a study was published which claimed that capsaicin helped kill prostate cancer cells in mice. It is still being studied and evaluated how and why this happened and whether or not the same results will be replicated in humans. However, there is hope that in the future, these pills may be used, if not to cure cancer, then to at least mitigate the severity of the symptoms of cancer.

Other Uses
Capsaicin may be one of the compounds that you're ingesting in your diet which is helping in maintaining your heart health. This action may be accomplished by the fact that capsaicin can help to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Capsaicin pills are also used as adjuncts to bring high blood pressure to normal levels and maintain them. One fact about these pills that may shock you is that it helps in digestive health as well. It stimulates the stomach and intestine, thus, increasing their peristaltic activity. It also helps to rebuild and reline tissue that is lost due to the formation of an ulcer in the stomach or elsewhere in the digestive tract. This is one of the health benefits of cayenne pepper and capsaicin. Due to its heat generating ability, capsaicin could also aid in warming the body in situations where there is extreme cold or hypothermia.

There are a few side effects, like burning sensation in the mouth or in the stomach. Although the benefits of these pills far outweigh the side effects, it is best to consult a doctor or a nutritionist before taking these pills.