Binshtok et al. theorized that it could be possible to exploit the transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1 (TRPV1) channel, which is sensitive to noxious heat and capsaicin, to selectively ...

Capsaicin supplements, sourced from the hot compound found in chili peppers, have recently caught the eye of health enthusiasts. Health benefits attributed to capsaicin include weight loss, better ...

Antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress in the body, which can otherwise lead to chronic illnesses like cancer and diabetes ...

A UK study has found that nerve fibers expressing the capsaicin receptor TRPV1 (transient ... as were c-kit-expressing mast cells and CD3 + T cells (both of which are markers of inflammation).

The burning sensation of hot peppers comes from capsaicin, a compound that binds to the heat receptors in your mouth. While it does not cause physical damage, the sensation is strong enough to make it ...

The paper, "Capsaicin Exerts Antitumor Activity in Mesothelioma Cells," describes the discovery in the journal Nutrients. In ...

But there's no real heat in a pepper. So, what's going on? It's all about a chemical compound in peppers called capsaicin. Capsaicin binds to pain receptors on our nerves called TRPV1. Normally ...