Chili peppers to improve cardiovascular health when included in diet

Chilly is known to have several health benefits, capsaicin  present in them is said to stimulates blood flow through the membranes and causes mucus secretion to become thinner. Inclusion of chilly in diet makes are body much stronger towards a lot of diseases boosting immune system. 

Study in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology reported that regular consumption of chili pepper (CP) is related to significantly lower all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular-related mortalities. Deriving a standardized approach to guide the optimal mode and amount of CP consumption is however difficult based on current literature.

Diet and nutrition play an important role in the prevention of mortality and cardiovascular disease. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) has recommended plant-based and Mediterranean diets for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Modifying diet intake such as reducing sodium intake, refined carbohydrates, and saturated fat, and limiting sugar, red meats intake has shown to reduce mortality risk compared to standard Western diets.   

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Chili pepper consumption may lower mortality related to CVD, cancer: Study