Category Archives: Capsinoids

Peppers (Capsicum annuum): Anxiolytic and Antidepressant?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Peppers (Capsicum annuum; also commonly called capsicum) are a group of plants belonging to the Solanaceae family that include bell peppers, jalapeños, and cayenne peppers. They grow in a number of regions of the Word but are thought to be … Continue reading →

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Herbal Weight Loss Synergism

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Capsaicinoids and Capsinoids

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Capsaicinoids and capsinoids are a number of closely related compounds found in chilli peppers (figure 1)1. Capsaicinoids are thought to be produced as a defence mechanisms against predators as they give chillies their pungent taste. The main capsaicinoids in chilli … Continue reading →

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Capsinoids: Thermogenic Enhancers?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is characterised by a reduction in insulin sensitivity. One of the main problems associated with this insulin resistance is an inability to efficiently oxidise fatty acids in skeletal muscle, something which significantly lowers energy expenditure. Capsinoids are a group … Continue reading →

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Capsinoids for Weight loss?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Robert Barrington

The Capsicum genus of plants contains a number of chemicals that are known as capsinoids and capsicum constituents. Capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin and nordigydrocapsaicin are pungent capsicum chemicals. These are closely related to three non-pungent capsinoid chemicals capsiate, dihydrocapsiate and nordihydrocapsiate, except … Continue reading →

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