Does spicy food give you any added health benefits?

I remember someone telling me that spicy food has more antioxidants and have other health benefits. Is that true? Asked by superdave 60 months ago Similar questions: spicy food give added health benefits Health > Fitness & Diet.

Similar questions: spicy food give added health benefits.

Why spicy foods are good for you It's almost some form of culinary masochism - but in the summer when it's really hot, I love to punish myself by eating supremely spicy foods that make me sweat even more than I already am. My friends and family think I'm psycho. Of course, there is a completely logical, physiological reason why spicy foods are eaten when it's hot, but there are also other health and preventative reasons why spicy foods are good for you.

Let's just take a look at those reasons so we can use them when we go for the Korean yook-gae-jahng in 100% humidity. * Cancer-fighting and cancer-prevention - A recent study shows that capsaicin can be used to fight pancreatic cancer. It slowed the growth of cancer cells and in some cases, even caused cancer cells to die off.

* Alleviate inflammation - Arthritis and psoriasis are cause by nerve damage and cause pain on joints. Capsaicin supposedly helps to ease that pain. * Relieve chronic pain - In some cases, spicy foods containing capsaicin greatly reduced pain caused by headaches or osteoporosis.

* Heart-health - Cayenne and chili peppers can help to reduce cholesterol. Additionally statistics show that cultures that eat spicy foods (e.g. Some Asian countries) frequently have a much lower rate of heart attack and stroke.So break out those jalapenos! Sources: http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/16/why-spicy-foods-are-good-for-you/ .

Improves circulation Cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, hot salsa all improve your circulation. If a person is having a heart attack and none of the standard equipment or help is available, you can actually put hot pepper sauce, etc. , in their mouth and they will gasp into breathing again. The coughing caused by the hot sauce will actually compress the heart, allowing time to call 911 or get to a hospital emergency room.

I know this sound a little 'off the wall' but it is true.

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