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Biological Activities of Red Pepper (Capsicum annuum) and Its Pungent Principle Capsaicin: A Review

Overview of attention for article published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, February 2015
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Title
Biological Activities of Red Pepper (Capsicum annuum) and Its Pungent Principle Capsaicin: A Review
Published in
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, February 2015
DOI 10.1080/10408398.2013.772090
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Authors

Krishnapura Srinivasan

Abstract

Capsaicin, the pungent alkaloid of red pepper (Capsicum annuum) has been extensively studied for its biological effects which are of pharmacological relevance. These include: cardio protective influence, anti-lithogenic effect, anti-inflammatory and analgesia, thermogenic influence, and beneficial effects on gastrointestinal system. Therefore, capsaicinoids may have the potential clinical value for pain relief, cancer prevention and weight loss. It has been shown that capsaicinoids are potential agonists of capsaicin receptor (TRPV1). They could exert the effects not only through the receptor-dependent pathway but also through the receptor-independent one. The involvement of neuropeptide Substance P, serotonin, and somatostatin in the pharmacological actions of capsaicin has been extensively investigated. Topical application of capsaicin is proved to alleviate pain in arthritis, post-operative neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, psoriasis, etc. Toxicological studies on capsaicin administered by different routes are documented. Capsaicin inhibits acid secretion, stimulates alkali and mucus secretion and particularly gastric mucosal blood flow which helps in prevention and healing of gastric ulcers. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of capsaicin are established in a number of studies. Chemopreventive potential of capsaicin is evidenced in cell line studies. The health beneficial hypocholesterolemic influence of capsaicin besides being cardio protective has other implications, viz., prevention of cholesterol gallstones and protection of the structural integrity of erythrocytes under conditions of hypercholesterolemia. Beneficial influences of capsaicin on gastrointestinal system include digestive stimulant action and modulation of intestinal ultra structure so as to enhance permeability to micronutrients.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
Chile 1 <1%
Turkey 1 <1%
Romania 1 <1%
Brazil 1 <1%
Unknown 416 99%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Master 61 15%
Student > Bachelor 58 14%
Student > Ph. D. Student 42 10%
Researcher 23 5%
Student > Doctoral Student 23 5%
Other 60 14%
Unknown 153 36%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 89 21%
Medicine and Dentistry 35 8%
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science 27 6%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 26 6%
Chemistry 19 5%
Other 55 13%
Unknown 169 40%
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This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 137. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 24 May 2022.
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#251,707
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#56
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