Capsaicin, the substance in hot peppers that adds spice, has long been known to cause a temporary increase in body temperature. Scientists from UCLA Center for Human Nutrition have found a less-spicy version of the compound that may offer the same benefit without the “burn”. And both compounds may have potential for increasing metabolism that can lead to weight loss.
Capsaicin, the substance in hot peppers that adds spice, has long been known to cause a temporary increase in body temperature. Scientists from UCLA Center for Human Nutrition have found a less-spicy version of the compound that may offer the same benefit without the “burn”. And both compounds may have potential for increasing metabolism that can lead to weight loss.
