Health Benefits — Chili Addiction

eyond their culinary appeal, emerging research suggests that chili addiction may have unexpected benefits for longevity. In this article, we delve into the true and verified facts behind the potential link between chili consumption and a longer, healthier life.

Sure, a good diet and plenty of exercise can lead to a healthier lifestyle, but it turns out the true key to longevity may actually be hidden inside a tiny chili pepper. To understand how it works, we have to dial it down a notch. Let’s start with capsaicin. That’s the part of the pepper that makes hot chilis taste so very hot. When you eat a hot pepper, a receptor protein called TRPV1 is activated. It senses the heat and our blood vessels begin to relax. Capsaicin is already known to help with minor aches and pains, but that...