Beneficial effects of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin on endothelial inflammation, nitric oxide production and antioxidant activity

Capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin (DHC) are major pungent capsaicinoids produced in chili peppers. Capsaicin has been previously shown to promote vascular health by increasing nitric oxide (NO) production and reducing inflammatory responses. While capsaicin has been extensively studied, whether DHC exe...

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Main Authors: Saowarose Thongin, Thittaya Den-udom, Kwanchanok Uppakara, Thanaporn Sriwantana, Nathawut Sibmooh, Thanet Laolob, Chatchai Boonthip, Uthai Wichai, Kenjiro Muta, Pimonrat Ketsawatsomkron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-10-01
Series:Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332222009106