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Genetic Influence on Capsaicin Tolerance: Precision Nutrition Implications for Obesity Handling.
Lifestyle genomics - 1 Jan 2024
Ramos-Lopez Omar, Martinez-Aceviz Yesenia, Sobrevilla-Navarro Ana Alondra, Chavez-Mendez Jose Roman
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INTRODUCTION: It has been suggested that capsaicin (CAP), a major pungent component in chili peppers, can be used as an anti-obesity ingredient due to effects on energy metabolism, but evidence is not consistent. Genetics may account for differences in CAP tolerance and its impact on adiposity status. The aim of this study was to systematically review current evidence concerning the role of genetic polymorphisms...
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