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Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers.
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Another is to get a topical cream which contains Capsaicin, which is the hot principle in red pepper, in chili peppers.
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Capsaicin (found in chilies) and capsiate (found in paprika and red peppers) may have this effect.
The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011
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Capsaicin (found in chilies) and capsiate (found in paprika and red peppers) may have this effect.
The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011
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Capsaicin cream/ointment derived from spicy chili peppers is a potent pain reliever that works via a neurochemical pathway.
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Capsaicin stimulates circulation, aids digestion, opens your nasal passages and, even better, sends a feeling of euphoria straight to your brain.
The 17 Day Diet Dr. Mike Moreno 2010
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Capsaicin is responsible for the pungent, “hot” flavor of peppers and inhibits growth of microbes and invertebrates [5].
Frugivore Wikipedia 2009
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Capsaicin is a carbon based phenolic compound only found in plant genus Capsicum (chili and bell peppers).
Frugivore Wikipedia 2009
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Capsaicin, the compound that gives red pepper (cayenne) its fiery flavor, is a potent topical pain reliever.
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