2007-01-21 22:41:21 · 7 answers · asked by Jacqueline W 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Yes they do increase metabolism. They're also very good for controlling flue virus etc as they prevent the virus replication.
They are considered to contain myocin an antibiotic compund .that treats bacteria as well. Chilli eaters ( hot) are generally healthy people
2007-01-21 22:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know it helps speed up your metabolism
2007-01-24 01:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by red lyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about chillipeppers(used in chillipowder)
then yes it does.Capsaicin (found in chillipeppers) causes a thermogenesis...which in turn will make your metabolism higher.
2007-01-22 01:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by hellsbells 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They also contain Capsaicin which is a natural pain killer.
Doesn't answer your question I'm afraid but still worth pointing out.
Have a nice day dudes :-)
2007-01-21 23:13:44 · answer #4 · answered by Benski Sullivanovich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,apparently it does according to the papers a few weeks ago.
2007-01-21 22:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by Pat R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,anything spicy raises you metabolism,and makes you feel fuller for longer.
2007-01-21 22:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by heebygeeby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, so does, cayenne, ginger, wasabi, horseradish and mustard
2007-01-21 22:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by fourplums 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋