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.
Her background includes personal training, nutrition, weight management, corporate wellness, and health promotion. She earned a Bachelor of Science in health and exercise science, from Colorado State University. There are many benefits in cayenne pepper powder. Photo Credit sand and powder image by Kostyantyn Ivanyshen from Fotolia.com. The powder from cayenne pepper has served as both food and medicine for at least 9,000 years. Cayenne pepper has a hot and spicy taste due to a substance known as capsaicin.