Capsaicin in hot peppers causes their infamous burning sensation. As a supplement or in topical form, capsaicin may help promote weight loss, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Capsaicin is the ...

Chili peppers are famous for a lot of things, including their spicy kick. This spice sensation is caused by a chemical compound called capsaicin. While known for causing a three-alarm fire in your ...

On 13 December 2016, a team of researchers from Germany published a study that both hypothesized a mechanism by which capsaicin (the chemical in chili peppers responsible for their spiciness) could ...

If your mouth feels like it’s on fire when you eat hot sauce or spicy peppers, then you’re experiencing the instant effects of capsaicin. This chemical compound is naturally found in chile peppers, ...

Anthea Levi is a registered dietitian (RD) and reporter with more than 6 years of experience writing for major health outlets including Health magazine, BuzzFeed, Eat This, Not That!, and Livestrong.

Capsaicin comes from chili peppers, and the heat it produces may help relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and other conditions. Many companies sell creams containing ...