Health Benefits

At Mad Dog 357, we are known for pushing the boundaries of heat with our lineup of intensely spicy hot sauces. From the mild burn of jalapeños to the fiery kick of our world-famous Mad Dog 357 Plutonium No. 9, which ranks a blistering 9 million on the Scoville Scale, we offer sauces for heat seekers at every level. But there’s more to eating spicy foods than just the thrill of the burn—there are also numerous health benefits that come with incorporating heat into your diet.

Stepping into the ring—whether for a boxing match, MMA fight, or even an intense sparring session—requires more than just physical preparation. Mental fortitude, confidence, and courage play a huge role in how you perform when the stakes are high. Surprisingly, there’s an unexpected ally that can help give you that extra boost of bravery before you face your opponent: hot sauce.

For many spice lovers, the thrill of eating chilies and hot sauces is all about the heat. Whether you enjoy a subtle kick or a fiery burn, the Scoville Scale provides a guide to the intensity of heat you can expect from your favorite peppers and sauces. But beyond the exciting flavors and sensations, did you know that adding spicy foods to your diet also comes with several health benefits?

While many of us crave extra spice, some of us are brave enough to tackle some of the hottest peppers on the planet. But you don’t have to only reach for extra hot peppers. There’s another pepper out there that some believe is the perfect mix of sweetness and spice. It’s called the banana pepper, but this one doesn’t taste like a banana at all. Banana peppers actually get their name because they’re shaped a bit like the fruit, and they’re also more of a yellowish hue. This might be where the similarities end. Banana peppers are related to chili...