Boost Metabolism, Weight loss
- Capsaicin, the active ingredient in hot sauce, can increase your metabolism and burn more calories.
Cancer Prevention
- The capsaicin in peppers may kill certain cancer cells.
- Peppers and other hot sauce ingredients contain antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer.
Heart Health
- Chili peppers, garlic, and tomatoes, which are common ingredients in hot sauces, are all heart-healthy foods.
- One study suggests that hot sauce can help reduce the amount of insulin needed to digest food, which can also lower blood pressure.