Chili Peppers: Nutrition Facts and Health Effects

Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are the hot-tasting fruits of Capsicum pepper plants. They have a lot of enzymes, vitamins, and minerals.

Capsaicin is the main bioactive plant substance in chili peppers. It gives chili peppers their distinctive, spicy taste and is also responsible for many of their health benefits.

Chili peppers are rich in various vitamins and minerals.However, since they are only eaten in small amounts, their contribution to your daily intake is minuscule.

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Capsaicin, which is the main bioactive plant ingredient in chili peppers, has some qualities that make it stand out.

Obesity is a major health problem that makes you more likely to get a number of long-term diseases, like heart disease and diabetes.

The culprit is a chemical called capsaicin, which links to pain receptors and makes them feel very hot.

Some people have trouble with their intestines after eating chili.

There are different kinds of evidence about what chili does to cancer.

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