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Thursday, August 07, 2014

Chili Peppers Stop Colon Cancer: Scientists

The active ingredient in chili peppers is called dietary capsaicin and researchers at the University of California in San Diego say it could provoke chronic activation of the intestinal lining, reducing the risk for colorectal tumors.

Sensory neurons on the tongue contain a molecular pain receptor known as TRPV1 that distinguishes heat, acidity and spice.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I like their music too.