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Regular consumption of chili pepper is associated with a significant reduction in all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer-related mortalities, according to a systematic review of previous studies. Chili peppers contain a phenolic compound called capsaicin. Image credit: Hans Braxmeier. “Chili pepper is well known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and blood glucose …

Capsaicin, a compound found in peppers of the genus Capsicum, inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells, according to a team of researchers in Germany. Capsaicin is found in Capsicum peppers. Image credit: Hans Braxmeier. The team’s experiments were carried out with the SUM149PT cell culture, a model system for …

Admit it: even your favorite foods can grow tiresome if you’re eating them on the reg. But the truth is that the best way to stay on track and resist unhealthy food cravings is to mix your meals up. So we’ve got another tasty but easy dish to add to …

Very few African countries have realised the economic value of geographically protecting their local produce. For example, champagne can only be called champagne if it is made in the Champagne region of France. So far, only three African products have received an internationally protected geographical indications label. The first one …