A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE HISTORY, USAGE, AND DOSAGE Capsaicin “Let’s Get Spicy”

Smoking Hot Quiz Question How do you pronounce “capsaicin”?

What is Capsaicin? ● Responsible for spiciness ● Found in a variety of forms Typical dinner in Sichuan with hua-jiao peppers (Condell, 2013)

History and Description ● Potency ● Measured using Scoville scale ● Originated in the Americas ● Cultivated for 6,000+ years Andean women dying yarn with chilies. (Todini, 2014)

Burning With Curiosity What part of the chili pepper produces the most heat?

Uses and Doses ● Historically ○ Flavoring foods ○ Odor ○ Microbial growth ○ Different cultures ● Modern ○ Topical pain relief ○ Self defense ○ Weight loss Master Cleanse Dried chilis for sale in Thailand. (Todini, 2014)

Scientific Research ● Effectiveness ○ Fat Oxidation Short term vs. long term Animal vs. human Different variables

● Nutrition Facts ○ 2 kcal/pepper (Serrano) ○ Phytochemicals ● Drug & Nutrient Interactions/Side Effects ○ Slight burning ○ GI distress ○ ACE inhibitors ○ Can increase stomach acid

Discussion and Conclusion ● Conclusive Results ○ Site specific pain relief ● How does this relate to you? ○ GERD ○ Master Cleanse ● By the way… ○ What does a nosy pepper do?

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