Capsaicin has a role in controlling cholesterol

Aug 9
17:29

2013

David Yvon

David Yvon

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Cholesterol is a very important element in the human body, in some of the basic functions play an important role. It is the foundation of bile acid synthesis, hormonal changes and stabilized cell membranes.

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Normal cholesterol levels are important for maintaining health,Capsaicin has a role in controlling cholesterol Articles but in case of cholesterol levels significantly high, there is a risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis is a kind of disease caused by cholesterol accumulation lead to the artery wall narrowing and hardens, is the main reason to cause coronary artery disease and stroke.

Capsaicin is a kind of phytochemicals found in red pepper, known to effectively control cholesterol levels (at least in rats). As a kind of pharmaceutical raw materials, regularly eat foods containing capsaicin on the prevention of high cholesterol is particularly helpful. Today, many nutritional supplements used such phytochemicals as recipe ingredients, you can buy it in natural health food stores.

Red pepper is rich in capsaicin, flavonoids compounds and vitamin C. Can prevent LDL (bad cholesterol) oxidation, and to further prevent arterial platelet aggregation (blood clots), these are have the role of preventing heart attack and stroke. Therefore, people with high cholesterol levels are recommended eating red pepper. This vegetable is a high nutrient density food, provide a lot of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6 and folic acid. Red pepper also provides plant chemicals help to against free radicals. Red pepper was supplying on the market all year round. When purchasing, ensure to choose the bright appearance products, which is often not fresh. In addition to pay attention to diet, it also should incorporate exercise to the lower cholesterol measures. In addition, reduce or avoid unhealthy fats and maintain appropriate body weight can help your cholesterol quickly return to normal levels.

According to capsaicin supplier, capsaicin and its relatives are a family of hot spicy substance called capsicine. This material make red pepper, jalapeno, Havana chilli and other pepper with a feeling of hot, capsaicin has been in the treatment of arthritis and certain types of pain plays a mature role. Past studies suggest that spicy foods can lower the blood pressure problem people’s blood pressure, reduce blood cholesterol and mitigate the trend of risk clot formation.

The researchers found that capsaicin and a kind of chemical substance which close to it can use two ways to promote heart health. They are by reducing the accumulation of cholesterol in the body and increase its decomposition and excretion in the feces to reduce cholesterol levels. They also blocked arteries contract, restrict blood flow to the heart and other organs of genes role. This blocking action allows more blood to flow through blood vessels.

Capsaicin reduces the so-called "bad" cholesterol levels (which is deposited in the blood vessels), but did not affect the so-called "good" cholesterol level. Capsaicin also can block the gene produces cyclooxygenase-2. COX-2 is a substance can allow the muscles around the blood vessels contract. By blocking it, the muscles can relax and stretch, allowing more blood flow through.

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