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Could the "Spicy" Molecule Capsaicin Improve Exercise Performance?
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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?

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Brady Holmer
Jan 11, 2022
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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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