Proof that Capsaicin Stops Heart Attacks
Capsaicin stops heart attacks.
According to researchers at the University of Cincinnati, the primary ingredient of cayenne, capsaicin, can even stop a heart attack as it is happening.
The scientists discovered that a simple pain ointment that contains capsaicin can act as a cardiac protectant when rubbed onto the skin during a heart attack. The pain relieving cream can even reduce or stop any damage to the heart muscle.
The late herbalist Dr. John Christopher, nicknamed Dr Cayenne, constantly recommended the use of cayenne because of his absolute belief in its healing powers. There’s now proof that his claims were correct.
Keith Jones PhD from the UC department of pharmacology and cell biophysics said, “The researchers found an amazing 85% reduction in cardiac cell death when capsaicin was used.
“This is the most powerful cardio protective effect ever recorded.”
Dr. Jones described how useful and simple the treatment could be saying, “Topical capsaicin has no known serious adverse effects and could be easily applied in an ambulance or emergency room setting well in advance of coronary tissue death.
“This therapy has the potential to reduce injury and/or death in the event of a coronary blockage, thereby reducing the extent and consequences of heart attack.”
According to the researchers, when applied to the skin the Capsaicin content in the cream activates sensors in the nervous system and it’s these sensors that initiate the protection and preservation mechanism.
Dr Jones described added, “This may be similar to the way certain acupuncture treatments work; there may be a neurological basis. In a broad sense, this work may provide a ‘Rosetta stone’ for translating alternative medicine techniques, like acupuncture, to Western medicine.
“Perhaps we can understand the biological mechanisms of how alternative treatments may be successful for patients.”
Dr Jones also has the collaboration of the director of UC’s cardiovascular diseases division, cardiologist Neal Weintraub, MD.
If this research is correct, it’s wonderful news.
I love cayenne and consume it daily, so this is great news not only for my taste buds but also for my heart - unless capsaicin only stops heart attacks when applied to the skin and not when ingested! 
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