Eating Chilies Cuts Risk Of Death From Heart Attack And Stroke • Discoverology

Eating Chilies Cuts Risk Of Death From Heart Attack And Stroke

Chili has been hailed for its therapeutic properties, and now researchers have found that eating chili peppers regularly can cut the risk of death from heart disease and stroke. Researchers found that the risk of dying from a heart attack was 40% lower among those eating chili peppers at least four times per week.

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