The slimming benefits of the Capsicum annuum pepper

Though you may be unfamiliar with the scientific term Capsicum annuum, it is actually the plant species which includes the well-known chilli pepper. Noted for their distinctive, spicy flavour, these red peppers also offer a number of benefits for our health. Indeed, Capsicum annuum peppers contain several bioactive compounds recommended in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory properties. And their virtues do not end there. According to a new study published in the journal Appetite¹, they could also help us lose a few pounds. The researchers behind this study concluded that the compounds in chilli peppers may be an aid to slimming and appetite-control. Here we take a closer look at this study to find out more about the slimming benefits of Capsicum annuum extract.

Extract of Capsicum annuum, a powerful concentrate of active principles

In addition to their potent flavour, Capsicum annuum peppers also pack a punch in terms of their active principles. They contain a number of active compounds such as capsaicinoids, the best-known of which are capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin. Found in abundance in plants of the Capsicum genus, these two active compounds have been the subject of numerous scientific studies because of their effects in the body. Indeed, several studies have shown that consumption of Capsicum annuum peppers may confer anti-inflammatory and slimming effects. The authors of the study published in the journal AppetiteCapsicum annuum pepper.

Slimming benefits of Capsicum annuum

Using this patented compound to confirm the slimming benefits of Capsicum annuum, the researchers conducted a study of 77 healthy male and female subjects. Volunteers were divided into three groups: the first received a dose of 2mg of capsaicinoids a day, the second a higher dose of 4mg a day and the third a placebo. To measure the supplements’ effects, the researchers carried out various analyses - before treatment began, after six weeks and at the end of the 12-week study. The following variables were measured: waist and hip circumference, waist/hip ratio, total body mass, fat mass, calorie intake, appetite level, and certain metabolic health markers in serum. Their analysis revealed a reduction in waist/hip ratio in those subjects supplemented with capsaicinoids. The researchers also observed a decrease in calorie intake in those given the higher dose of capsaicinoids. Their results suggest that supplementation with. Capsimax® may have both a slimming and appetite-controlling effect, thus helping to prevent weight gain.

While further studies are necessary to evaluate the extent of the benefits of Capsicum annuum, this pepper appears to offer particular advantages for those wishing to lose weight or prevent weight gain. Supplementing with its active principles, capsaicinoids, has produced very good results. The slimming benefits of chilli pepper capsaicinoids can be found in the patented compound Capsimax® included in the formulation of the slimming supplement Metadrine^™ available from the Supersmart catalogue. This supplement combines in a single capsule a combination of molecules with demonstrated weight-loss effects.

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1. Colin D. Wilborna et al., Effects of twelve weeks of capsaicinoid supplementation on body composition, appetite and self-reported caloric intake in overweight individuals, Appetite, Volume 113, 1 June 2017, Pages 264–273.