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	Health benefits of the ingredient we use in our product Ref: Health Millions of people from many cultures around the world enjoy the flavor and fire of hot foods and sauces. After all, chiles are the second most common spices in the world, followed by salt. Few people, however, realize the many health benefits that chile peppers of every kind offer. A substance called capsaicin causes the heat of chiles and peppers.


	Capsicum Health Benefits Ref: Cap Capsaicin has been associated with many cures that include lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol and warding off strokes and heart attacks, speeding up metabolism, treating colds and fevers, preventing cancer and pain control. Capsaicin is a flavorless, odorless chemical concentrated in the veins of chiles and peppers. The seeds grow next to the veins and absorb the chemical. Contrary to popular belief, the seeds are not the hottest part of a chile. Rather, the greatest heat is found in the capsaicin oil, which is found in the membranes and near the stems of chiles plants. Removing the seeds and especially the veins can reduce the heat by up to fifty percent. Otherwise, capsaicin is virtually indestructible and can withstand freezing, cooking and time. Experts believe that capsaicin acts on and desensitizes nerve fibers that carry pain signals throughout the nervous system. Repeated and high doses of capsaicin prevent sensory nerves from replenishing their chemical stores and they basically run out of neurotransmitters (the chemical agents that transmit the message of pain to a nerve or muscle).


	Chile also protects against the side effects of aspirin and chile eaters develop fewer peptic ulcers than those who eat plain foods. Ref: Side Chile also protects against the side effects of aspirin and chile eaters develop fewer peptic ulcers than those who eat plain foods. Also, rates of stomach cancer are unusually low in countries where chile peppers are part of a regular diet, as capsaicin appears to neutralize some carcinogens. Research has proven that adding chile peppers to your foods can help your body burn calories faster (up to 45 calories more per meal than if you eat bland dishes) and speed up your metabolism. Chile peppers are an incredible replacement for the fat and salt in your diet as the flavors of the foods are enhanced sufficiently with the ingredients themselves. When people eat hotter chiles, they experience pain in their mouths and throats. The nervous system reacts to the pain by releasing morphine-like endorphins. Mmmmmmm…morphine. Endorphins create a sense of euphoria similar to the "runner's high" that some people get from exercise. But since I don't exercise, I will liken it to a good old-fashioned romp in the sack with Suzie Hot Pants! People who regularly eat chiles will find that they develop a tolerance to the heat and will have to eat increasingly hotter foods to get the high. Fresh chiles offer the highest source of vitamin C available from any vegetable. Surprisingly, fresh, uncooked green chiles provide at least twice and up to eight times the amount that is available from citrus fruits. Chiles are also a good source of vitamin A. As chiles turn from green to red, they lose much of their vitamin C but gain vitamin A through increased amounts of carotene. When fresh chiles are dried they lose most of their vitamin C content, but their vitamin A content increases 100 times. In addition to adding great flavor to food that thrills the palate, chiles offer the world some amazing health benefits. Medical research continues into the medicinal powers of peppers through scientific studies and clinical trials. In the years to come, perhaps society can blend the knowledge of the ancient cultures with modern medicine and arrive at a balance that ensures the prevention of disease and the promotion of good health, using every means at our disposal. Chiles are not only "hot" in popularity and flavor, but have proven to be very "healthy" as well. As if the perfect balance of heat and award winning flavor isn't enough, here are a few other reasons to eat Hot Sauce with every meal.


	Capsicum Cures Ref: Cure Capsaicin has been associated with many cures that include lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol and warding off strokes and heart attacks, speeding up metabolism, treating colds and fevers, preventing cancer and pain control. Capsaicin is a flavorless, odorless chemical concentrated in the veins of chiles and peppers. The seeds grow next to the veins and absorb the chemical. Contrary to popular belief, the seeds are not the hottest part of a chile. Rather, the greatest heat is found in the capsaicin oil, which is found in the membranes and near the stems of chiles plants. Removing the seeds and especially the veins can reduce the heat by up to fifty percent. Otherwise, capsaicin is virtually indestructible and can withstand freezing, cooking and time. Experts believe that capsaicin acts on and desensitizes nerve fibers that carry pain signals throughout the nervous system. Repeated and high doses of capsaicin prevent sensory nerves from replenishing their chemical stores and they basically run out of neurotransmitters (the chemical agents that transmit the message of pain to a nerve or muscle).


	Loose weight by eating Hot Sauce? Ref: Loose A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has discovered that capsaicin, (the stuff in peppers that makes them hot), when added to breakfast foods or appetizers at lunch, causes people to eat less during meals and for hours afterwards. Thirteen women, who ate breakfast foods spiced with red pepper, ate less than normal at breakfast and during the day, while ten men, who ate red pepper laced appetizers, consumed fewer calories at lunch and during a mid-day snack hours later. Aside from acting as an appetite suppressant, red pepper also seems to increase the number of calories burned, particularly after high-fat meals. Just another reason to keep Mad Dog products handy at all times.


	The Health Benefits of Capsaicin Ref: Caphealth Capsaicin and substances that contain it are among the most studied of substances in medical, pharmaceutical, and nutrition research. Although many of the claims have not yet been substantiated by scientific research, some of these uses have been around for hundreds of years, and they seem to work for many, many people. Capsaicin: 1. Improves digestion by stimulating stomach secretions 2. Lowers triglycerides 3. Has a laxative effect 4. Triggers the release of endorphins 5. Unclogs stuffy noses by irritating mucus membranes 6. May reduce high blood pressure 7. May protect against some forms of cancer. 8. Diabetics Take Note! Capsaicin contains Vitamins A and C, and beta-carotene. It's low in fat, calories and cholesterol. If you thought your diabetic diet was supposed to be boring, try spicing up your cuisine with capsaicin-based products, like hot sauce or jalapeno peppers. And if that's not enough, capsaicin also appears to increase your metabolic rate so you can burn more calories. This is an important finding for dieters. If you sprinkle cayenne pepper flakes on your low-fat pizza or soup, toss some sliced jalapeno peppers into your salad, or chop some habanero peppers into your turkey chili, you may be able to lose weight faster! You'll also benefit from the other perks: lower triglycerides and great digestion. Improve the odds that your family will reap the health benefits of capsaicin. Keep a bottle of hot sauce on your kitchen table or counter. Low fat tortilla chips and hot sauce make a satisfying appetizer or after-school snack.


	Contrary to popular belief that ulcer sufferers should avoid spicy food Ref: Ulcer When taken internally, capsaicin stimulates circulation sequentially, from the internal organs to skin surface and subsequently throughout the entire body. When applied externally and once it penetrates the skin, capsaicin increases circulation to the site where it has been applied. Capsaicin has been used medicinally for centuries. Hot peppers were one of the first plants domesticated in the Americas. Archaeologists believe people in Mexico were eating chiles and peppers as early as 7000 BC. Ancient pain-relievers and other medications used capsaicin as a major ingredient. Capsaicin has been proven to be highly successful in relieving symptoms of arthritis, sports injuries, other kinds of chronic joint and muscle pain, and certain kinds of itching. Capsaicin cream was originally used to treat the intense pain of herpes zoster (shingles), which is a nerve infection caused by chicken pox and usually afflicts adults. Medical studies have shown that capsaicin significantly lowers cholesterol and is a factor in warding off strokes and heart attacks. Capsaicin has also been medicinally proven to aid in the human body's process of digestion and protect against stomach ulcers and the ravages of alcohol. No wonder tequila and hot food make me feel so good! Contrary to popular belief that ulcer sufferers should avoid spicy foods, a report published in "Digestive Diseases and Sciences" concluded that capsaicin increased blood flow in the stomach's mucous lining, which may help in healing of the stomach tissue. Spicy cooking can have some unexpected health benefits. No longer is "hot spicy food" blamed for ulcers and other gastric ills. In fact, the opposite seems to be true. Many of these health benefits are being investigated by the medical and pharmaceutical communities - one of the hottest research areas in the beginning of the millennium, in fact. Meanwhile, the people of countries where spicy cooking is the norm have understood the preventive and curative benefits of these substances for hundreds of years.


	GARLIC; IF IT HAD BEEN DEVELOPED BY A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, IT WOULD LIKELY HAVE BEEN HAILED AS A WONDER DRUG AND THEY WOULD BE GREEDILY GOUGING YOU FOR $50 BUCKS A BULB! Ref: Garlic Garlic, aside from being one of our favorite foods, garlic is one of the key ingredients that give Mad Dog Products Hot Sauces their world famous flavor. Garlic is a promising ally in the fight against cancer, helping the body neutralize potent carcinogens. Researchers believe garlic does this by using allicin to interrupt the toxic effects of cancer-causing substances while aiding the body's own immune cells in destroying them. Recent studies have shown that garlic destroys H. pylori, the bacteria believed to cause some stomach ulcers and a suspected culprit in stomach cancer. There are ingredients in cooked garlic that can help lower elevated blood pressure too. Population studies in China and Italy found that the incidence of stomach cancer is lower in people who eat lots of garlic. In the United States, the Iowa Women's Health Study found that people who eat garlic at least once a week have a significantly lower risk of colon cancer. Garlic may have powers against other cancers too, such as cancer of the bladder, breast and prostate. All of the documented health factors in this common vegetable help to explain why the nutrition committee of the American Heart Association publicly acknowledged garlic's potential in helping reduce the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. "Better Homes and Gardens."


	ONIONS MAY GIVE YOU BAD BREATH, BUT THE HEALTH BENEFITS FAR OUTWEIGH THE NEED FOR A DOSE OF SCOPE Ref: Onion Onions contain quercetin, a flavonoid (one category of antioxidant compounds). Studies have indicated that quercetin helps to eliminate free radicals in the body, to inhibit low-density lipoprotein oxidation (an important reaction in atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease), to protect and regenerate vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant) and to inactivate the harmful effects of chelate metal ions. Several studies have shown quercetin to have beneficial effects against many diseases and disorders including cataracts, cardiovascular disease as well as cancer of the breast, colon, ovarian, gastric, lung and bladder. Onions are also a source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber and folic acid. They contain calcium, iron and have a high protein quality. Onions are low in sodium and contain no fat. Nearly all of our products contain fresh onions, so start splashing on Mad Dog products on everything, and throw the Altoids in the rubbish!


	TOMATOES AND THEIR ROLE IN HUMAN HEALTH Ref: Tomato Lycopene is a carotenoid that is present in tomatoes, processed tomato products and other fruits. It is one of the most potent antioxidants among dietary carotenoids. Dietary intake of tomatoes and tomato products containing lycopene has been shown to be associated with a decreased risk of chronic diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. The Mediterranean diet, which is rich in vegetables and fruits including tomatoes, has been suggested to be responsible for the lower cancer rates in that region. "Wellness Foods May 2001" A study conducted in Italy showed that consuming seven or more servings of tomatoes a week reduced the risk of developing colon, rectal, and stomach cancer by 60%. "Prevention Magazine April 1994". Our Liquid Fire, and Mad Dog BBQ Sauces contain premium tomato paste.

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