Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
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May Reduce the Risk of Cancer
Aside from containing the powerful antioxidant capsaicin, cayenne pepper also has something else in its armory that could help reduce the risk of cancer.
Capsaicin may also potentially slow the growth of cancer cells and even destroy the cells of many cancers, including prostate, pancreatic and skin cancers.6‘Cancer Fighting Herbs and Spices.’ Memorial Healthcare System, 22 Sept. 2016, www.mhs.net/news/2016/09/cancer-fighting-herbs-and-spices. Most of the anti-cancer effects had been evaluated in test tubes and animal studies. More research is needed to confirm these benefits.
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