Capsicum
Evidence status
Limited evidence to recommend for any consumer outcome yet.
5 papers · 0 claims · 15 outcomes scored
Recommended Capsicum products
Real products that dose Capsicum where the research does, in a clean formulation, from brands we've audited. We only list ones we'd stand behind.
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NOW
Cayenne 500 mg
Well dosed 2,000 mg/day A formulaBrand audit 87/100
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Solaray
Cayenne 450 mg
Well dosed 900 mg/day A formulaBrand audit 76/100
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Nature's Answer
Cayenne Fruit
Well dosed 2,550 mg/day A formulaBrand audit 75/100
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Nature's Answer
Di-Jest
Well dosed 1,000 mg/day A formulaBrand audit 75/100
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Nature's Way
Cayenne Fruit 40,000 SHU
Well dosed 1,350 mg/day A formulaBrand audit 72/100
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Nature's Way
Cayenne Fruit
Well dosed 1,350 mg/day A formulaBrand audit 72/100
Chosen for adequate Capsicum dosing vs. the studied range, a clean formulation (grade A–C), and independent brand-quality audits. Not sponsored.
Risk profile
Adverse events and known drug interactions
Safety events
Drug interactions
Sources
- 1. Effects of Chili Treatment on Gastrointestinal and Rectal Sensation in Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Crossover Study. (2014) ↑
- 2. Acute Effects of Red Chili, a Natural Capsaicin Receptor Agonist, on Gastric Accommodation and Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Healthy Volunteers and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Patients. (2020) ↑
- 3. The effects of hedonically acceptable red pepper doses on thermogenesis and appetite. (2011) ↑
- 4. Herbal medicine for low-back pain. (2014) ↑
- 5. Effects of Capsinoid Intake on Brown Adipose Tissue Vascular Density and Resting Energy Expenditure in Healthy, Middle-Aged Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. (2020) ↑
Generated August 14, 2026