Hormones that modulate muscle growth include: 1  growth hormone. 2  testosterone. 3  IGF- 4 1. cortisol.  beta-endorphin, 1  and. parathyroid hormone.
Cayenne pepper benefits also include its ability to regulate your metabolism. Cayenne pepper has been found to effectively suppress hunger and normalize glucose levels. It keeps blood pressure levels normalized, and helps the body lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
For this reason, cayenne is an ingredient in topical ointments and creams designed to block nerve pain, such as the pain associated with shingles. The pain-blocking effect of cayenne is cumulative, and if you continue to consume cayenne daily, the burning effect from capsaicin may gradually become less and less.