6:57 AM
A research were disclosed in the International Liver Congress 2015 in Austria, Vienna, today discovered an interesting fact. Spicy food, it can protect the liver or liver.
As quoted by the Times of India, Thursday (04/23/2015) capcaisin, the active compound in chili peppers, is claimed to reduce the activation of cells of liver damage in rats.
During the study, the rats were divided into two groups and given capsaicin in their food. As a result, the group given capsaicin experienced lower liver damage. Meanwhile, another group of rats who suffered liver fibrosis, capsaicin can prevent the progression of the disease but does not reduce existing fibrosis.
Liver fibrosis or inflammation is usually characterized by the formation of scar tissue in the liver tissue. This often occurs in people who suffer from hepatitis B or C, drink excessive amounts of alcohol and trauma.
Nevertheless, researchers said more research is needed to determine how much amount capcaisin is safe to eat.
