Hormones that modulate muscle growth include: 1  growth hormone. 2  testosterone. 3  IGF- 4 1. cortisol.  beta-endorphin, 1  and. parathyroid hormone.
When applied topically, cayenne pepper benefits the skin, too. It alleviates pain caused by shingles, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and even as part of a natural remedy for fibromyalgia. The fruit of the capsicum plant contains a chemical called capsaicin.
Cayenne pepper not only provides flavor to the curries, but is useful for pumping up the blood circulation level in the body as well. Cayenne pepper like red pepper, paprika and chili prevents platelets from clumping together and accumulating in the blood.