Spicing Up Life Could Extend It

Spicing Up Life Could Extend It
Chilis get their spiciness from a bioactive compound called capsaicin that may possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities. Vitalina Rybakova/Shutterstock
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Most people don’t think about more than their tastebuds when eating their favorite curry or chili. But guess what? Those spicy delights could help extend your life or serve as a valuable anti-aging tool. So if you were looking for an excuse to eat a hot bowl of chili a little more often this fall, you might have found it.

New research is showing chili peppers could help reduce the risk of death from heart disease and several other causes. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic reviewed health and dietary records from more than 500,000 participants in four extensive studies that took place in the United States, Italy, China, and Iran.
Devon Andre
Devon Andre
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Devon Andre holds a bachelor's in forensic science from the University of Windsor in Canada and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Andre is a journalist for Bel Marra Health, which first published this article. This article was originally published on www.belmarrahealth.com. Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BelMarra
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