Many people consider cayenne peppers to be the marvel of medicinal herbs. Hot peppers have been used for thousands of years to help treat many health problems. Hot peppers boast an impressive nutrition profile, which includes a variety of antioxidants that are beneficial for your health.

• The capsaicin in cayenne peppers may help boost your metabolism.
• Capsaicin has powerful pain relief properties. It relieves pain by reducing the amount of substance P that your body produces.
  
• May help reduce your hunger, helping you eat less throughout the day.
  
• Capsaicin has appeared to reduce blood pressure in animal studies. Human studies are needed before making a recommendation.
  
• Cayenne peppers may help improve your digestive health and reduce your risk of stomach ulcers.
  

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