Technical / White Paper
Phenylcapsaicin beyond weight management
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Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, is widely recognized as an effective natural ingredient for a variety of applications including topical pain management, cardiovascular support, and weight control. The benefits don’t stop there, but complications with the compound have restrained its potential. Until now. Our recent studies show that phenylcapsaicin reduces weight, BMI and zonulin levels as well as demonstrates Quorum Sensing properties inducing an improved and gut health.