CAPSINOIDS

The study published by Shin and colleagues, this trial by Hachiya and colleagues showed that capsaicin-rich Cayenne Long Slims raised systolic blood pressure (on the order of 10-20 mmHg) and heart rate (4-16 bpm). The capsinoid-rich, capsaicin-free CH-19 Sweet pepper had no such effect (See right). Given that most overweight people are already at risk for hypertension, it is best to avoid anything that further increases blood pressure or heart rate. In short, capsinoids deliver the thermogenic punch of capsaicin without the pungency, or the potential adverse effects.

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