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Fresh Pepper can reduce cancer risk

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Fresh Pepper can reduce cancer risk

Scotch Bonnet, popularly know as Àtà Ròdó, or Fresh Pepper can reduce cancer risk, prevent mouth odour, reduce weight and substitute for pain treatment. Read full details and eat more pepper.

In Nigeria, it is generally used in many dishes to make the food spicy. Hence, if you hate spicy food, it is best to stay away from this particular ingredient or use it sparingly.

Below are some health importance of Scotch Bonnet:

Pain Treatment

Scotch bonnet peppers can be used as a substitute for treating diverse kinds of pain such as; headaches, osteoarthritis pain, rheumatoid pain, painful diabetic neuropathy, and inflammatory heat due to the presence of capsaicin in them.

Weight Management

Scotch bonnet pepper is an excellent source of capsaicin, which researchers have revealed to be capable of reducing excess body fat build-up. So, if you want to shed your excess fat, don’t forget to include a reasonable amount of scotch bonnet peppers in your diet.

Reduces Cancer Risk

Since the capsaicin in pepper flesh has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is being studied as a cancer fighter. It reduces the growth of prostate cancer cells while leaving normal cells unharmed. Research also shows consumption of large quantities of peppers effective against breast, pancreatic, and bladder cancers.

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Prevents Bad Breath

To keep your significant other attracted to you, eating hot pepper powder acts as a disinfectant to the air you breathe out by improving the odour of your breath.

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The medical information provided in this article is provided as an information resource only. This information does not create any patient-physician relationship and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment.

Source: GLife

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