Avurt International, a company in Westminster will soon begin selling the IM-5, a novel-looking handgun that shoots plastic pellets filled with capsaicin powder. The handgun also has a red laser that ...

Anthea Levi is a registered dietitian (RD) and reporter with more than 6 years of experience writing for major health outlets including Health magazine, BuzzFeed, Eat This, Not That!, and Livestrong.

Recently, there’s been a growing interest in Capasaicin, a chemical compound present in chili peppers, for its potential use as a weight loss supplement. It’s believed that Capasaicin supplements ...

The DI-PXX are hard plastic spheres built to burst on impact. They are filled with enough capsaicin powder to irritate all 5 senses effectively. The LR-PXX are filled with ten times the standard ...

Thirty-three women affected by VVS took part in the study; they were informed about the study and gave their consent. Diagnosis was in accordance with Friedrich's criteria. [3] Cultures of the vagina ...

In addition to being a popular ingredient in spicy dishes worldwide, the chili pepper also has a surprising role in the medical world. Capsaicin is the compound found in peppers that gives them their ...

The burning sensation of hot peppers comes from capsaicin, a compound that binds to the heat receptors in your mouth. While it does not cause physical damage, the sensation is strong enough to make it ...