Health benefits of chipotle

Chipotle peppers are a type of smoke dried jalapeno which has many health benefits such as defend against intestinal diabetes, clear up various respiratory conditions, aid in weight loss, protect against heart disease, help manage diabetes, reduce blood pressure and it has ability to prevent certain types of cancer. Furthermore, chipotle powder of peppers can optimize nutritional uptake from other foods, eliminate night blindness, aid in health bone formation, improve digestion and it can improve the immune system. The chipotle peppers are mature and bright red. They are found in the markets of Mexico in the biggest amounts but nowadays they are also spread in the USA. It can be found in stews, soups, adobo, sauces and as a spicy dish to other traditional Mexican food. It is rich with minerals and vitamins but also it has nutrients. Chipotle peppers have a big amount of heat. This is a reason why they can exacerbate preexisting gastrointestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome or heartburn.

Here are some health benefits of chipotle:

• Wound healing: Chipotle peppers are rich with potassium that acts as vasodilator for reduced blood pressure. Also this element is stimulant for cognitive function. It can speed up the healing of wounds and growths. Also it reduces the appearance of scars. Potassium is a necessary component for our bodies to uptake calcium. It aids in the development of bone matter and growth and repair [1]. Also it can prevent osteoporosis.
• Night blindness: Chipotle pepper has high amounts of Vitamin A which can reduce macular degeneration, slow down the appearance of cataracts and increases eye health. Also this vitamin can reduce one condition that is known as night blindness. When you consume a chipotle, then you can function better in the dark because your eyes will adjust and respond more quickly. [2]
• Bone health: Chipotle peppers are rich with magnesium and calcium that can prevent bone deterioration by stimulating growth and repair. These minerals are very important for our bone health which can reduce our chances of getting some bone diseases such as osteoporosis. [1]
• Digestion: Chipotle is rich with fiber. This element is very important for our digestive system. The dietary fiber bulk up to our bowel movements and it helps the food to pass smoothly through our digestive tract. Also it stimulates the peristaltic motion. Also it increases the secretion of digestive juices and bile. This means that chipotle will reduce your chances of getting constipation and the dangerous side effects of this intestinal condition are also reduced. [3]
• Immune system and health: Chipotle is rich with Vitamin C. This natural antioxidant will seek for the free radicals in your body and it will reduce your chances of getting serious diseases that are caused by free radicals such as heart disease and cancer. Also this vitamin is very important for the production of carnitine which is stimulating the metabolism of fat into useful energy for our bodies. This can help us to reduce the weight loss and it will improve our health. [4]

• Respiratory conditions: When we have a sinus headache or a stuffy nose, then we know that this is a very annoying condition. You can use chipotle peppers or chipotle powder to get a relief from these conditions. Chipotle has capsaicin which induces mucus secretion that can empty out sinuses and airways. Also it will remove irritants or bacteria that may be a reason for this condition. [5]
• Anti – inflammatory activity: Chipotle has anti – inflammatory properties. When you apply it topically (the chili powder mixed into creams) will boost the pain relief of your sore joints and muscles. When you consume foods that are rich with a capsaicin, then this can reduce the inflammation throughout your body which are a reason for some conditions such as arthritis and the formation of tumors. [6]
• Metabolism and energy expenditure: The capsaicin which is found in the chipotle can increase the postprandial (this term means “after eating”) metabolism. This will increase your metabolism which will burn more calories. It can prevent gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes and obesity. [7]

Above are some of the health benefits of chipotle.

References:

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[2] Olatunji TL, Afolayan AJ. The suitability of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) for alleviating human micronutrient dietary deficiencies: A review. Food Science & Nutrition. 2018;6(8):2239–51. doi:10.1002/fsn3.790

[3] Yang Y, Zhang J, Weiss NS, et al. The consumption of chili peppers and the risk of colorectal cancer: a matched case-control study. World Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2019;17.

[4] University of Connecticut. Chili peppers and marijuana calm the gut, study suggests: The active ingredients in both hot peppers and cannabis calm the gut’s immune system. Science Daily. 2017. Retrieved from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170424152537.htm

[5] Chopan M, Littenberg B. The association of hot red chili pepper consumption and mortality: A large population-based cohort study. PLoS One. 2017;12(1):e0169876.

[6] Jolayemi AT, Ojewole JAO. Comparative anti-inflammatory properties of Capsaicin and ethyl-aAcetate extract of Capsicum frutescens linn [Solanaceae] in rats. African Health Sciences. 2013;13(2):357–61.

[7] Zheng J, Zheng S, Feng Q, et al. Dietary capsaicin and its anti-obesity potency: from mechanism to clinical implications. Bioscience Reports. 2017;37(3):BSR20170286.