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.
Both cayenne pepper powder and paprika are chili powders, but the biggest difference is their consistency. You know what youâre going to get when you use cayenne pepper powder; whereas paprika â by design â can range in color, taste, and heat. It all depends on the type of paprika you pick up.