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Capsaicin is an active part of chili peppers. A meta-analysis by Zhang et al. in the British Journal of Nutrition showed associations between capsaicin, decreased BMI, decreased waist circumference, and weight loss. Another meta-analysis by Whiting et al., published in the journal Appetite, highlighted associations between pre-meal capsaicinoids and lower calorie intake. After eating capsaicinoids,… Read more