The effects of spicy food as one of the secrets of health and longevity have been widely studied in recent years. In this regard, research conducted by Chinese scientists has yielded truly scientifically based results.
Over seven years, the lives of more than half a million Chinese citizens aged 30 to 79 were monitored. The volunteers were divided into two separate groups. The first group ate special spicy food 3 times a week, even weekly, while the second group consumed all types of food except spicy.
The study results showed that the mortality rate in the participants of the first group was 14 percent lower than in the second group. This shows the positive effect of consuming spicy food on longevity.
The reason is that pepper contains a special substance called capsaicin, which gives pepper a sharp and bitter taste. Capsaicin facilitates the production of the joy hormone - endorphin in the human body, which helps to lift the mood and reduce stress.
In addition, another remarkable property of capsaicin is that it makes cancer cells unstable and has the power to kill them by depriving them of energy. It stimulates the activity of mitochondria - organic organelles responsible for body energy - forcing cancer cells to change. At the same time, healthy and normal cells are not damaged by capsaicin and continue to function perfectly.
The study showed that consuming spicy food several times a week not only increases life expectancy but is also an effective way to improve the body's health, improve mood, and slow down the development of malignant cells. This serves as important scientific evidence for every person who wants to live a healthy life.
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