Cayenne pepper could help Stomach Ulcers

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Cayenne Pepper: A Potential Ally Against Stomach Ulcers


Summary:

Cayenne pepper may enhance the flow of digestive secretions from salivary, gastric, and intestinal glands without aggravating peptic or duodenal ulcers.

Keywords:

Cayenne, cayenne pepper, red pepper, Capsicum

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If you're dealing with a peptic or duodenal ulcer, consuming spicy foods like cayenne pepper might seem counterintuitive. Contrary to popular belief, foods that are considered "spicy" often have the opposite effect on ulcers. Capsicum, commonly known as cayenne pepper, can alleviate pain by acting as a local anesthetic to ulcerated stomach tissue and may even help control stomach bleeding.

While some people might find "red pepper" or spicy foods bothersome, these foods don't cause gastric ulcers in people with normal digestive systems. Interestingly, individuals with ulcers often avoid cayenne pepper, yet they could actually benefit from its therapeutic properties.

Protective Benefits:

Using Capsicum may significantly reduce the risk of developing peptic ulcers. A Chinese study from 1995 concluded that chili consumption has a protective effect against peptic ulcer disease.

Another study from the same year discovered that Capsicum could protect the stomach lining from ulcers induced by aspirin use. Aspirin can cause stomach ulceration in certain individuals, especially if taken with insufficient water or juice. Researchers, after experimenting with human volunteers, found that the capsaicin in Capsicum has a definite gastro-protective effect on the stomach's mucous membranes. In a study involving eighteen healthy volunteers with normal gastrointestinal mucosa, participants took chili and water followed by 600 mg of aspirin. Over four weeks, endoscopy results showed that consuming 20 grams of chili before aspirin demonstrated clear protective action on the stomach lining.

Additional Benefits:

Capsicum can rapidly increase blood flow to tissue areas, thereby enhancing the absorption of foods consumed with it. Several clinical studies support this phenomenon, suggesting that Capsicum stimulates the release of substances that increase secretions in the stomach and intestines. It significantly boosts the flow of digestive secretions from the salivary, gastric, and intestinal glands.

References:

1. J. Y. Kang, et al. "The effect of chile ingestion on gastrointestinal mucosal proliferation and azoxymethane-induced cancer in the rat." Journal of Gastroenterology-Hepatol. Mar-Apr. 1992: 7 (2): 194-98.
2. K. G. Yeoh, et al. "Chile protects against aspirin-induced gastroduodenal mucosal injury in humans." Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Mar. 1995: 40 (3): 580-83.
3. Ibid.
4. Ibid.
5. L. Limlomwongse, et al. "Effect of capsaicin on gastric acid secretion and mucosal blood flow in the rat." Journal of Nutrition. 1979: 109, 773-77. See also T. Kolatat.

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