Amazing Weight Loss Power of Peppers

Amazing Slimming Power of Peppers

Adding ground pepper to high-fat meals significantly speeds fat-melting metabolism by 30% for more than 3 hours after eating

, findings in the British Journal of Nutrition reveal.
And just a pinch of cayenne pepper or a spoonful of chopped jalapeños added to a dish can deliver the weight-loss benefits.

What's more: Cayenne peppers contain a resinous and pungent substance known as capsaicin. This chemical relieves pain and itching by acting on sensory nerves. Capsaicin temporarily stimulates release of various neurotransmitters from these nerves, leading to their depletion. Without the neurotransmitters, pain signals can no longer be sent. The effect is temporary.

Capsaicin and other constituents in cayenne peppers have been shown to have several other actions, including reducing platelet stickiness and acting as antioxidants.