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The benefits of chili can actually relieve stomach disorders

Spicy flavor of chili is often blamed as a cause of stomach pain. But actually, the benefits of chili are just the opposite. The content of chili can relieve stomach upsets. Chili consists of various types that are spread across various continents, including countries in Asia. This plant originated from mainland America which then spread other areas as food and medicine. The spicy and hot taste when chili is smeared, licked or swallowed, is caused by its capsaicin content. In addition to capsaicin, the health benefits of chili can also come from the compounds capsanthin, violaxanthin, lutein, sinapinic acid, and ferulic acid contained in them. Capsanthin is a carotenoid in red chili which is antioxidant to fight cancer. Violaxanthin is a carotenoid found in yellow chilies. While lutein is a compound that is generally found in green chillies. This compound is associated with eye health. Sinapinic acid and ferulic acid in chilies are also antioxidants to protect the body from various