Capsaicin Extract

A chemical compound that gives plants under the Capsicum family their spicy taste. Examples are jalapeño, habanero, and tabasco pepper.

Capsaicin extract, the active compound in chili peppers that makes them spicy, may support weight loss and improve health. Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are a member of the nightshade family Solanaceae, which is native to the Americas. They are moderately hot and are commonly used to add spice to recipes that call for heat.

Pure capsaicin extract, however, is about as hot as it gets—about 16,000,000 Scoville Units.1 Capsaicin can be ingested through food or dietary supplements. The heat from capsaicin increases the body’s temperature, which may help to increase the “thermic effect” of food and burn more calories.

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Capsaicin Extract Benefits

1.May aid weight loss

Capsaicin extract’s most popular benefit is its potential to support weight or fat loss.

Your weight is highly dependent upon your metabolism, which is the process of breaking down what you eat and drink into energy for your body to use in its everyday functions.

Capsaicin supplements may boost your metabolism, enabling you to more easily lose weight and burn fat.Capsaicin works by increasing oxygen consumption and body temperature, which leads to a slight increase in calories burned.

Studies show that consuming this compound on a regular basis may promote a calorie deficit and aid fat burning. A calorie deficit, which is generally required for weight loss, means that you burn more calories than you consume.

2.May help reduce inflammation

Capsaicin extract may have anti-inflammatory properties.Foods that contain high amounts of antioxidants, such as hot peppers, may combat free radicals in your body. Free radicals promote chronic inflammation, which may increase your risk of conditions like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease.Thus, capsaicin supplements may lower your risk of these ailments.While fresh peppers boast more antioxidants, the dried supplement form contains a fair amount.

3.May relieve pain

Pure capsaicin extract is sometimes used for pain management. It works by stimulating pain receptors, which in turn reduce your sensitivity to pain. It’s most commonly incorporated into topical pain-relief creams, including Menthacin, Zostrix, and Capzacin-Z.

These products are used for joint disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage in people with diabetes that can cause pain.

Note that, when applied to your skin, capsaicin may produce burning effects similar to those caused by eating it. Thus, you may want to start with small amounts and pay attention to any adverse reactions.