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August 08, 2022
The ingredient dihydrocapsid accelerates the body's metabolism and helps burn more calories.
An ingredient extracted from hot pepper helps the weight loss process, researchers say.
The ingredient dihydrocapsiate is one of the chemicals known as capsinoids found in a certain variety of hot red pepper. It speeds up the body's metabolism and helps burn more calories.
It is now sold in the form of diet pills in the United States and Japan. It will soon be distributed as a food supplement in the UK, but a decision by the European Commission on its sale is expected.
The Food Standards Agency must also consider whether the additive can be added to food products such as chocolate, sugar and confectionery and dishes.
According to nutritionists, the ingredient is harmless, but people should not be deceived that they can lose weight only by consuming it. To achieve good results, it should be part of a general healthy diet and active lifestyle.