Cayenne Pepper Shots

As the winter approaches I find myself reaching out for cayenne pepper shots more. It has some amazing benefits.

Cayenne pepper comes from the fruit of Capsicum species, belonging to Solanaceae family. It grows in warm tropical climates. The strength and medicinal value range from a very powerful pepper grown in Africa to the mild paprika cultivated in Europe. Therapeutically - the hotter the better, meaning it contains more of the active phytochemical Capsaicin and other capsaicinoids. Additionaly cayenne pepper contains Vitamin A, C and E, beta-carotene, minerals such as calcium, magensium, phosporus, iron and sulphur.

Cayenne pepper shots are simply cayenne pepper powder mixed in small amount of water, taken as needed. A little bit of cayenne pepper goes a long way. If you are not used to hot and spicy foods, you should build tolerance gradually.

If you are looking for a pick me up , you can try this remedy, as it is one of the most powerful stimulants, without taxing your own resourses such as adrenal hormones or neurotransmitters. It will simply warm you up as it stimulates circulation , eases digestion and congestion, helps elimination.. It can strengthen the pulse without increasing the rate. May help with headache, arthritic pains as it has an ability to numb pains.

Studies demonstrated it’s ability to help regulate blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol. It can support those with metabolic syndrome or pre-diabetes type 2.

When NOT to take cayenne pepper shots?

If you are on blood thinners, because cayenne pepper may thin the blood too. If you are taking blood pressure lowering medication - it may have synergistic effect reducing the blood pressure too much. If you are too hot constitutionally, always warm and stimulated, or suffering from inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease you should avoid cayenne pepper in large doses.

How much of cayenne pepper powder should I use?

It is individual for everyone,. Start with a pinch in 30ml of water. Increase to half a teaspoon gradually and keep noticing how it is affecting your body. Do not overdo, it can lead to symptoms like urgent bowel movement or feeling very warm and sweating. These symptoms aren’t dangerous, but it can be a signal that you’ve taken too much. Cayenne pepper can be somewhat drying , so if you are experiencing dry skin and general dryness, it may be wise to only take small amounts of it or less frequently.