Effects and functions of capsaicin
1. Strengthen the stomach and aid digestion
As mentioned above, pepper has a stimulating effect on the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. Enhance gastrointestinal motility, promote secretion of digestive juices, improve appetite, and inhibit abnormal intestinal fermentation.
Some medical and nutritional experts in my country conducted surveys in Hunan, Sichuan and other provinces and found that the incidence of gastric ulcers in these provinces and regions where chili is commonly eaten is much lower than that in other provinces and regions.
This is because pepper can stimulate the release of prostaglandin E2 in the human body, which is beneficial to promoting the regeneration of gastric mucosa, maintaining gastrointestinal cell function, and preventing and treating gastric ulcers.
2. Prevent gallstones
Eating green peppers regularly can prevent gallstones.
Green peppers are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C, which can convert excess cholesterol in the body into bile acids, which can prevent gallstones. Patients who already have gallstones should eat more green peppers containing vitamin C. It has a certain effect on alleviating the condition.
3. Improve heart function
Using pepper as the main raw material, combined with garlic, hawthorn extract and vitamin E, it is made into a "health product" that can improve heart function after consumption. , promote blood circulation.
In addition, regular consumption of chili peppers can lower blood lipids, reduce thrombosis, and has a certain preventive effect on cardiovascular system diseases. 4. Lower blood sugar
Jamaican scientists have proved through experiments that capsaicin can significantly reduce blood sugar levels.
5. Relieve skin pain
Research has found that capsaicin can relieve skin pain caused by many diseases.
6. Chili pepper has a weight loss effect
Chili pepper contains an ingredient that can effectively burn fat in the body and promote metabolism, thereby achieving the effect of weight loss.
In the Japanese market, there are already a variety of chili products suitable for women.