New evidence that chili pepper ingredient fights fat

Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 09:22 in Health & Medicine

Scientists are reporting new evidence that capsaicin, the stuff that gives chili peppers their kick, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup by triggering certain beneficial protein changes in the body. Their study could lead to new treatments for obesity.

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