Could the "Spicy" Molecule Capsaicin Improve Exercise Performance?
Capsaicin gives peppers their hot sensation, but could this compound also act as an ergogenic aid during exercise?
Could the ingredient that gives peppers their spicy sensation be a potential performance-enhancing supplement?
Researchers at the University of Verona conducted a study in 10 healthy young men to determine whether capsaicin supplementation would improve time to exhaustion or reduce fatigue during cycling exercise.
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