Capsaicin, a compound found in the Capsicum sp. of plants, is a widely consumed food additive in areas with low PCa incidence. Traditionally capsaicin is used to treat chronic pain syndromes; however, ...

Capsaicin, the major active ... Jang JJ, Cho KJ, Lee YS, Bae JH . Different modifying responses of capsaicin in a wide-spectrum initiation model of F344 rat. J Korean Med Sci 1991; 6: 31–6.

Hot Peppers Really Do Bring The Heat Date: August 8, 2008 Source: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Summary: Researchers have found that capsaicin, the active chemical in ...

In the study, capsaicin was found to reduce the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) in mice models. HSCs are the major cell type involved in liver fibrosis, which is the formation of scar ...

Capsaicin enhances flavor and salt taste intensity in a model soup, improving eating enjoyment for those with smell loss. Smell loss does not lead to excessive sodium intake, but individuals may ...