Guest guest Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 There is a new book . . . called The Inflammation Nation by Ed Wendlocher and Claudia Kreiss that implicates capsaicin in inflammatory conditions! I always thought the hot stuff was good for inflammation. The book description even goes so far as to call it a " toxin. " Well, maybe it is to some animals, but humans?! [edit by moderator of commercial link] Any thoughts? Thanks, -Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Erin- I have never heard of capsaicin being an inflamatory. Granted, it can make your eyes puff up and water, but I don't think it does anything internally. I've read in more than one source that capsaicin is actually beneficial in the treatment and prevention of ulcers. Anyhow, I consume a BUNCH of capsaicin every week and I am not having any problems with inflammation. Of course, my wife says I could probably digest a horseshoe if I could swallow it.....HA! I actually get cranky if I don't get enough hot pepper every week! Chad --- cronzen <truepatriot wrote: > There is a new book . . . called The Inflammation > Nation > by Ed Wendlocher and Claudia Kreiss that implicates > capsaicin > in inflammatory conditions! I always thought the > hot stuff > was good for inflammation. The book description > even goes so > far as to call it a " toxin. " Well, maybe it is to > some animals, > but humans?! > > [edit by moderator of commercial link] > > Any thoughts? > Thanks, -Erin > > > > > > Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music./unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Interesting argument... I wonder if countries that consume a lot of peppers in it's many forms actually do have higher rates of inflammatory diseases than countries that don't. Inquiring minds want to know! Cheers, Craig Tompkins www.craigtompkins.singingteacher.net - " cronzen " <truepatriot Saturday, November 26, 2005 1:19 PM capsaicin and inflammation - OT > There is a new book . . . called The Inflammation Nation > by Ed Wendlocher and Claudia Kreiss that implicates capsaicin > in inflammatory conditions! I always thought the hot stuff > was good for inflammation. The book description even goes so > far as to call it a " toxin. " Well, maybe it is to some animals, > but humans?! > > [edit by moderator of commercial link] > > Any thoughts? > Thanks, -Erin > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 > Interesting argument... I wonder if countries that consume a lot of peppers > in it's many forms actually do have higher rates of inflammatory diseases > than countries that don't. Inquiring minds want to know! You mean like the relationship between dairy consumption and osteoporosis in Sweden, say? Best, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Chad, I'm with you on this. If I displayed any moderation in my capsaicin consumption, I would not be as concerned by this indictment. Only my breakfast smoothie is without heat. My lunch and dinner (and often my snacks) are liberally dosed. I made spicy squash for Thanksgiving and my family commented, " can't you taste that!? " as they broke out in tears. Woops. And I was trying to be gentle. LOL. -Erin > Anyhow, I consume a BUNCH of capsaicin every week and > I am not having any problems with inflammation.. . . {previous posts trimmed by moderator] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 > If I displayed any moderation in > my capsaicin consumption, I would not be as concerned by this > indictment. Well, I haven't read the book but I don't believe in scaremongering. If you are seriously worried about capsaicin *and* you have problems with inflamation, then I'd ask an expert - say, your medical advisor? - for an opinion as to whether or not there could be a connection. Many people of various cultures use large quantities of fruits containing capsaicin with no obvious ill effects. While some people may be sensitive to certain chemicals contained in some vegetables and fruits, it doesn't mean all will necessarily be. As I say, I haven't read the book, but I just thought Oh my, another thing to frighten us all off our vegetarian way of eating - because many vegetarians rely on these fruits for nutrition, variety and flavour - or to push another agenda. Best love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 can't be. I am glad I do not believe everything that I read. How can any pepper hurt when our stomachs normally handle hydrochloric acid, which could burn a hole through wood? Blessings, Chanda - Craig Tompkins Sunday, November 27, 2005 12:05 AM Re: capsaicin and inflammation - OT Interesting argument... I wonder if countries that consume a lot of peppers in it's many forms actually do have higher rates of inflammatory diseases than countries that don't. Inquiring minds want to know! Cheers, Craig Tompkins www.craigtompkins.singingteacher.net - " cronzen " <truepatriot Saturday, November 26, 2005 1:19 PM capsaicin and inflammation - OT > There is a new book . . . called The Inflammation Nation > by Ed Wendlocher and Claudia Kreiss that implicates capsaicin > in inflammatory conditions! I always thought the hot stuff > was good for inflammation. The book description even goes so > far as to call it a " toxin. " Well, maybe it is to some animals, > but humans?! > > [edit by moderator of commercial link] > > Any thoughts? > Thanks, -Erin > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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