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.
1 Cayenne pepper is used for treating a variety of diseases and ailments, such as heartburn, delirium, tremors, gout, paralysis, fever, dyspepsia, flatulence, sore throat, atonic dyspepsia, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia in women, nausea, tonsillitis, scarlet fever and diphtheria. Diluted cayenne pepper in a cup of water is usually administered to a person suffering from heart attack as it acts as an instant cure. 2  With abilities of killing cancer cells, cayenne pepper is highly recommended for treating leukemia and cancers of lungs, pancreas and the prostate gland.