Chili Peppers

Research has found that after adding chili to the diet, the LDL, or bad cholesterol, actually resisted oxidation for a longer period of time, delaying the development of a major risk for cardiovascular disease". Researchers also found that the amount of insulin required to lower blood sugar after a meal is reduced if the meal contains chili pepper.

Spices, including chili, are theorized to control the microbial contamination levels of food in countries with minimal or no refrigeration.

Hot peppers are claimed to provide symptomatic relief from rhinitis, but a review study found no effect. Several studies found that capsaicin could have an anti-ulcer protective effect on stomachs infected with H. pylori by affecting the chemicals the stomach secretes in response to infection.

A high consumption of chili is associated with stomach cancer. Chronic ingestion of chili products may induce gastroesophageal reflux (GER).

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