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SUNLIGHT SPOTLIGHT: Paprika is a great spice to assist your cardiovascular system
By: P. Simard
(NaturalNews)
The bell pepper family brings a lot of positive things to the table without a doubt. One of its most recognized members is paprika and it happens to be quite appreciated for the particular taste that it provides to various dishes. Paprika, as with other members of its family, is filled with capsaicin, an extraordinary substance known for its antioxidant properties but also for its incredible benefits to the cardiovascular system in general.
Paprika is comprised of many essential nutrients but it’s most importantly a great source of vitamin C and carotenoids that are very useful for individuals with vitamin A deficiencies. Some studies have demonstrated that a bell pepper’s vitamin C or carotenoid content does increase as it matures. In fact, its antioxidant capacity does seem to proportionately increase as does its vitamin C and carotenoid content.
In December 2009, the British Journal of Nutrition reported a study conducted with animals in order to evaluate paprika’s ability to assist the cardiovascular system. The animals were given capsanthin which is a carotenoid component found in paprika. Overall, the animals displayed higher levels of HDL cholesterol, medically known as the good cholesterol, without negatively affecting the triglycerides or the low density lipoprotein levels.
A 2008 study coming from England showed that low blood levels of vitamin C, carotenoids or retinol may favor the development of cataracts. The blood samples of over one thousand North Indian individuals were analyzed. The researchers found that…
Source: http://truthisscary.com/2014/02/sunlight-spotlight-paprika-is-a-great-spice-to-assist-your-cardiovascular-system/
