The chili pepper consumption of Koreans is undoubtedly among the highest in the world.

It is about 40 to 100 times higher compared to the main producing countries Hungary, the United States, and Japan.

Meanwhile, there is a saying that capsaicin, the main component of chili peppers, helps with dieting.

 

Does the spicy taste of 'Cheongyang chili pepper' actually have an effect on dieting?

 

 

Capsaicin is effective for weight loss

 

First, you need to understand 'capsaicin,' which affects dieting.

Capsaicin is a colorless volatile compound that gives chili peppers their spiciness, and it stimulates the body to produce a substance called 'catecholamine,' which raises body temperature and induces sweating.

It also helps to dilate and constrict blood vessels, facilitating smooth blood circulation.

As a result, energy metabolism, especially fat metabolism, is activated, helping with dieting.

 

In a domestic study, dietary capsaicin or capsaicin topical agents

It has been shown to improve visceral fat and insulin resistance.

There has been a study published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Nutrition indicating that capsaicin can reduce body fat and is effective in the prevention and treatment of obesity.

Appropriate intake of capsaicin is good for health.

Capsaicin has antimicrobial effects that kill harmful bacteria in the intestines and can improve inflammation symptoms.

◇Cheongyang chili peppers contain more than twice the capsaicin content compared to green chili peppers

 

Cheongyang chili peppers contain a large amount of capsaicin, which helps with dieting.

 

Other chili peppers contain approximately 10 to 200 mg of capsaicin per 100 grams of dry weight, but

Cheongyang chili peppers contain 150 to 400 mg.

 

The spiciness itself also has a weight loss effect.

 

The Scoville scale of Cheongyang chili peppers is approximately seven times higher than that of green peppers.

The 'Scoville scale,' well known thanks to spicy chicken stir-fried noodles, measures various types of...

This is the standard developed by American chemist Wilbur Scoville to determine how spicy chili peppers are.

 

 

However, there is no need to overexert yourself by seeking out spicy foods solely for dieting.

 

Theoretically, capsaicin helps with dieting, but...

 

Excessive intake of capsaicin can damage the stomach lining, leading to gastritis, stomach ulcers, and other issues.

 

Meanwhile, green chili peppers are also rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, which help with dieting.

There are various factors that influence dieting.

It is advisable to consume diet foods that suit you and to combine them with exercise.