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WHAT IS CAYENNE?
Capsaicin, the compound that produces the hot feeling in hot peppers is what
is contained in cayenne. The Cayenne plant is originally from South America and
is now used worldwide as a food and spice. Cayenne is very closely
related to bell peppers, jalapeños, paprika, and other similar peppers.
HOW DOES CAYENNE WORK?
Ancient medicine has used the potent, hot fruit of cayenne for
centuries. It was considered helpful for various conditions of the
gastrointestinal tract, including stomach aches, cramping pains, and gas.
Cayenne was frequently used to treat diseases of the circulatory system.
It is still traditionally used in herbal medicine as a circulatory tonic
(a substance believed to improve circulation).
Because Cayenne contains the 'hot' capsaicin compound, it is known to increase your
metabolic rate, which is one reason why you get so hot and sweaty after
eating spicy foods - this is a thermogenic response. One of the additional benefits of Cayenne is its
function as a digestive aid. Cayenne increases the secretion of acids in
the stomach, which increases the absorption and effectiveness of other
herbs consumed with it. This is very similar to the black pepper compound
piperine.
There have been shown large reductions in appetite have been found in healthy Japanese women and
white men when they consumed Cayenne pepper along with meals in a
double-blind trial. A similar trial shows that Cayenne raises the
metabolic rate in Japanese women].These trials suggest that Cayenne can
make weight loss faster and easier.
Cayenne will accelerate weight loss by increasing the metabolic rate
and curbing the appetite. Best results are seen when it is combined with
one or more of the thermogenic compounds such as ephedra, caffeine, green
tea or forskollin.
HOW MUCH AND WHEN?
Combined with other herbs, capsaicin will increase the metabolic rate,
and is suitable for anyone who wants to lose fat safely and rapidly.
Approximately 100-150 milligrams of Cayenne (preferably a 40% extract),
in 2-3 divided doses of 50-75 milligrams, should be effective for
promoting weight loss in combination with an effective diet and regular
exercise program.
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