Capsaicina – O nutracêutico com efeitos benéficos sobre à saúde

Abstract

The search for quality of life comes gaining space, in media, interaction between people and personal self-esteem, so the search for foods with specific features known as nutraceuticals and result in positive aspects of health is reflected in the concern of population with life expectancy and health prevention. In the present study aimed to demonstrate the positive effects that the use of capsaicin provides the organism and contribute to the scientific community and the general population. Capsaicin is a substance present in the Capsicum pepper fruits with important functions in the organism, one of its main functions is to detoxify free radicals, so it has high antioxidant potential, acts in the metabolism of lipids, improves respiratory and action anti- inflammatory. Therefore, through this literature review it was possible to describe the chemical properties of capsaicin, its relationship with oxidative stress, its nutritional and pharmacological properties. In this sense, it is possible to demonstrate and understand the benefits that this compound can provide to health.