There are various lifestyle choices that people can make that will potentially prolong their life and reduce their risk of disease. Here’s one you may not know about:
Eat chili peppers.
A recent study by the American Heart Association contains a large collection of previous research from multiple countries. Conclusion: Regular downing of the infamous spicy pepper is “associated with a 25% reduction in deaths from any cause.”
A report released in November found that chili pepper consumption reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease by 26% and caused 23% fewer cancer-related deaths than people who never or rarely consumed chili pepper, AHA said. . Statement.
The research analyzed for the report included more than 000,000 studies in which approximately 7070,000 study participants were examined.
Researchers expect a health benefit from a report by the American Heart Association – it has long been known that chili peppers are an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory food, slowing cell damage.
But Dr. Bo Bo Bo, senior author of the Cleveland Clinic, said he was “surprised that in this previously published study, regular consumption of chili peppers is associated with an overall risk-reduction of all causes, CVD. [cardiovascular disease] And cancer mortality. “
The study found that eating chili peppers regularly reduces the risk of dying from heart disease or cancer, according to the Heart Association. Dr. Xu, however, noted that the “exact causes and methods” for the results are unknown, and therefore researchers cannot say with certainty that chili-pepper consumption can lead to a longer and healthier life. For such a definite decision, further research is required.
How many chili peppers do you have to eat? An eight-year Italian study, which looked at more than 22,000 adults and published last year, found that the risk of dying from a heart attack was 40% lower than those who said they ate chili peppers at least four times a week. Have accounts.
– Douglas Perry
