Problems such as blood circulation, high blood pressure, lack of appetite, obesity, insulin resistance with increased abdominal fat, low metabolism and weak immune system, could find a solution, in a simple way, including the Cayenne pepper in our eating habits.
This has been used since ancient times. There are countries where it is considered a cultural habit, such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and China.
The use of cayenne pepper reveals details that make a difference. For example, there is less incidence of low metabolism type hypothyroidism or metabolic syndrome. There is also less Alzheimer’s and degenerative diseases, compared to the western world, where saturated fats and sugar cause metabolic problems.
In cayenne pepper we find an ally for the fight against a group of ailments, in a cheap and delicious way. All this, due to its micronutrients and active ingredients that activate the body.
Analgesic function: increases endorphin levels and produces a feeling of well-being, neutralizes substance P that transmits pain from the brain, increases the production of saliva —and tears, to moisten the eye and clean it—; Improves digestion; increases metabolism, which encourages the burning of glucose and the use of fat stores; keeps arteries healthy and flexible. It has been shown to reduce the risk of some types of cancer, due to its large amount of antioxidants; keeps the lungs clean and reduces mucus.
Antibiotic function: reduces the activity of some bacteria, improves the clinical picture of patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatism, and promotes hair growth and smoother skin. elastic, with less wrinkles. It is proven that it increases sexual potency by two basic mechanisms, the increase in blood circulation in the penis and the sensation of pleasure caused by the increase in endorphins that increase libido.
How can it be consumed? In infusion, usually in the morning and in the afternoon, after lunch. As a seasoning, it can be added to our stews, salads and food in general, to give it flavor. Directly, you can take a small pepper berry, without breaking it, with water in the morning.
Russians, to deal with low temperatures, take a shot of vodka with a pinch of Pepper. It can be taken in capsules prepared in health food stores, and taken in the morning before breakfast.
Advice: never take at night or after six in the afternoon, because it alters the circadian rhythms and does not let us sleep. If we want to leave it without effect, we only have to take yogurt, which inactivates the capcicine that produces the burning sensation.
All of the above should be taken with a healthy diet and an active life, always under the supervision of your doctor.