Cayenne does pack a beneficial punch beyond just warding off a modern-day cold. The spicy pepper has been shown to improve circulation and blood flow throughout the body. This is thanks to a compound called capsaicin, which is what gives the red pepper its signature spicy, moderately hot flavor.

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When it comes to natural ways to boost weight loss, cayenne pepper is one spicy ingredient that gets a lot of buzz. Thanks to capsaicin, the compound that gives cayenne its signature heat, some claim it can ramp up metabolism, curb appetite and help with ...

Cayenne pepper, which comes from the Capsicum annuum plant, has been used traditionally for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Not only does cayenne pepper contain protective antioxidants, it may also help with digestion and keep your metabolism ...