The hotter the pepper, the better is healthwise. Cayenne used for cooking ranges 2000 to 4000 heat units. It is known that the cardiovascular benefit of Cayenne increases as the heat unit, or capsaicin increases. Cayenne fights fatigue, because the increased circulation lowers the blood pressure and increases the distribution of oxygen. Cayenne lowers cholesterol by thinning the blood.
Cayenne reduces the risk of blood clots when it thins the blood.
Cayenne lowers cholesterol and bile acids in the intestines. As a result, the body can secrete more cholesterol. Cayenne increases the metabolism by increasing the intestinal temperature. Cayenne aids digestion, eases muscular pain, relieves cluster headaches, reduces arthritis pain, fights shingles, prevents heart disease, treats diabetic foot pain, cramping pain and gas pains. Cayenne stimulates the flow of saliva and stomach secretions, which is beneficial to the body.