Natural Factors Cayenne 470 mg 90 Capsules

Not just a spicy flavouring, cayenne is traditionally used in herbal medicine to help support peripheral circulation and aid digestion. The active ingredient, capsaicin, helps support peripheral circulation as well as stimulate the secretion of digestive juices, improving digestion.

Description

Cayenne or Capsicum spp (Capsicum frutescens and Capsicum annum) is a very useful stimulant, regulating blood flow and helpful to the cardiovascular system. Cayenne may reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and platelet aggregation.Cayenne has traditionally "been used for colic, flatulent dyspepsia, laryngitis (as a gargle), insufficiency of peripheral circulation, and externally for neuralgia including rheumatic pains and unbroken chilblains (as a lotion/ointment)" neuralgia and rheumatic pains. When taken with meals, cayenne stimulates secretion of digestive juices thus aiding digestion. In herbal combinations, cayenne works as a catalyst increasing the effectiveness of other herbs.

Non-medicinal Ingredients

Gelatin capsule (gelatin, water).

Recommended Use

Traditionally used in herbal medicine to help support peripheral circulation and to aid digestion.

Dosage

Recommended adult dose: 1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Caution

Keep out of the reach of children. If overdose or accidental ingestion occurs, call a Poison Control Centre immediately. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have stomach ulcers or inflammation, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Allergy Information

Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or genetically modified genes or proteins.

Product Details

NPN: 80006769
Strength: 470 mg
Size: 90 capsules
Gluten free: Yes