Journal of Digestive Disorders and Diagnosis
Open Access
Capsaicin: A Potential Therapy Adjuvant for Intestinal Bowel Disease
Nov 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4526.jddd-19-3063
Jacqueline I Alvarez-LeiteCorresponding author
Most of the patients with inflammatory bowel disease avoid pepper or spicy food, alleging that this condiment causes anal sensation of burning and accelerates intestinal movements. Capsaicin is the main bioactive component of peppers responsible for the pungent flavor that characterizes red peppers.…