Capsaicin induces a protective effect on gastric mucosa along with decreased expression of inflammatory molecules in a gastritis model

Capsaicin (CPS) is a pungent compound found in Capsicum annuum that has shown anti-inflammatory properties. About 50% of the worldwide population suffer from gastrointestinal disorders and treatment guidelines restrict chili pepper consumption. Our objective was to evaluate the effect of CPS consump...

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Main Authors: Edgar J. Mendivil, Ana Sandoval-Rodriguez, Alejandra Meza-Ríos, Lourdes Zuñiga-Ramos, Alfredo Dominguez-Rosales, Monica Vazquez-Del Mercado, Laura Sanchez-Orozco, Arturo Santos-Garcia, Juan Armendariz-Borunda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-08-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464619303184