Very interesting. Tell me, does taking it by 'capsules' negate the hotness sensation? Obviously it goes right to the stomach and bypasses the sensitive mouth and throat, but I'm wondering how it feels, if you don't mind asking him.

How did you decide on dosage. What amount of milligrams is in each capsule? Do you have a brand name?

I don't have prostate problems, but I'd like to get my BP lower.

TIA.

Thanks for posting this. I have prostate cancer and i am undergoing radiotherapy at the moment.
The other problems of a burning sensation when urinating and generally being ill are common also.
My daughter was only on the phone yesterday telling me of a director of a company that she knows that sells herbal remedies. I will cut and paste your post into an email to her if thats ok.
Cheers.
John.

Starred and flagged. Thank you very much for this info. Could very well save a number of lives. Too bad big pharma couldn't put a vx on this and make a bijjilion bux on it.

Starred and flagged. The more natural cures that benefit and save a life from cancer, the happier I am.

Wow,

Isn't there a lot of capsaicin in hot sauces?

If so, I am addicted to hot sauce and have it with just about everything.

If what you are saying is true and if capsaicin is in a lot of hot sauces, is being addicted to hot sauces a good thing then?

Just curious.

Are the Capsaicin prescription or over the counter?

If OTC, would health food stores carry them?

Interesting post, thanks.

Gave it a star.

Yes, very true post, Cayenne powder does amazing things for ones body. My friend also took it for prostate problems, and used to try to get me to take it all the time. We buy the hottest cayenne powder available from a bulk herbs store, and add some to some homemade chili every now and then. . . gives it a good little kick, and on a personal note, it makes your farts smell sweet. .(only your own farts, other peoples farts will still smell gross)

Greetings Badge,

Originally posted by Badge01
Very interesting. Tell me, does taking it by 'capsules' negate the hotness sensation? Obviously it goes right to the stomach and bypasses the sensitive mouth and throat, but I'm wondering how it feels, if you don't mind asking him.

I'm curious to hear the answer, because my personal experience with hot peppers is that in a few hours after ingesting them I usually feel discomfort in my intestines, and make a couple of extra trips to the bathroom. In fact, that is the main factor that limits my intake of very hot pepers -- I like to eat them very much.

Capsaicin comes from the seeds and ribs of peppers. The hottest of which are habanera. All pepper/hot sauces have capsaicin.

There is no prescription needed to purchase capsaicin capsules.

Although many doctors are under the misconception, seldom are spicy foods (from peppers) the cause of gastrointestinal problems. Capsaicin is in fact quite beneficial to the body.

Originally posted by jbondo
Although many doctors are under the misconception, seldom are spicy foods (from peppers) the cause of gastrointestinal problems. Capsaicin is in fact quite beneficial to the body.

Yes, the peppers don't in fact cause any actual physical damage but then again there may be quite a bit of irritation due to reaction of the tissue -- capsicain causes the receptors sensitive to heat, to fire and make your body believe it's being burned. I think that there might be some small damage due to this, but nothing serious.

I like peppers very much but I couldn't finish a piece of a crispy fresh habanero I was served in a restaraunt in Mexico, on my request That stuff is insane (and I have no problem with spiciest Thai food).

Just a small word of warning.
Do not over indulge in these tabs, taken moderatly they carn't harm you, but as everything taken in to your digestive system, overindulgence harms you.



Thanks for this tip... I'm nearing the age gap where tips like this will be on my agenda for "Google it".

I took capsacin instead of coffee and it really got my blood going in the morning. It might have also releases some endorphins because I seem to recall riding the bus to work with a big smile on my face. I love coffee and am drinking it now but I will have to look into getting some capsacin as I am about to turn 40 and entering the risk zone.

I normally put hotsauce on many of my foods (especially eggs). I use a capsacin anelgesic rub (tiger balm is one) to sooth my muscles when they get tired or tensed up.
I need an herbal Zoloft and an herbal ibuprofen then I would be practically drug free. As far as the rest of the herbal stuff goes I would recommend AVOIDING Kava kava, especially if you drink, as it is quite bad for the liver.

Originally posted by jon1
Thanks for posting this. I have prostate cancer and i am undergoing radiotherapy at the moment. John.

Sorry to hear about your trials and tribulations. I start brachytherapy shortly, but I appear to be keeping the inflamation low with a combination of Essiac and the Budwig mix. I'll say more tomorrow after I get my latest PSA...but I'm investigating drinking aloe juice and taking echinacea for the post-rad symptoms...waiting to hear from a naturopath on that.

I heard about the capsaicin...but I wouldn't substitute it for standard therapy. You hear lots from 'experts' who just haven't been there...but can sell ya a book. Lemme hear from somebody here who has CURED their cancer through alternative methods, and I'll pay attention.

Yes all capsaicin products are available without a prescription, they are sold in almost every health food store i have ever visited and are in the 5 to 15 $ range.

What i have also recently found out its how capsaicin acts as a catalyst for other medications, meaning it helps your body to use the medications you are already taking far more efficiently.

And as was mentioned above by one of the posters it should not be overindulged upon exceeding the recommended dosage should only be done under the recommendations of a qualified practitioner.

But as a general rule the higher the HU the better it will work for you, after my father has used his 40 000hu pills i will get him the 100 000hu pills. The reason being i have read some articles suggesting a gradual step up for people who do not often eat spicy foods.

And although i have not read any thing to suggest that taking capsaicin could react with other medications you should ALWAYS talk with your doctor before taking any new remedies (here hoping your doctor isn't a crook who wants you on HIS prescriptions) If your doc tells you that capsaicin is bad for make sure you find out specifically why and i would always recommend a second opinion if possible.