Issue 4, 2020

Capsaicin—the major bioactive ingredient of chili peppers: bio-efficacy and delivery systems

Abstract

Capsaicin is the primary bioactive substance in red chili peppers, which produces the pungent flavor. During the past few decades, pharmacological benefits of capsaicin and its underlying mechanisms have been examined extensively. In this paper, major biological efficacies of capsaicin are reviewed, including analgesic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-obesity, cardio-protective, and metabolic modulation effects. Novel delivery systems, such as liposomes, micelles, micro/nano-emulsions, colloidal capsules and solid nanoparticles, for enhancing the oral bioavailability of capsaicin are also evaluated depending on the stability, encapsulation efficiency and biological properties. This review provides a theoretical basis for capsaicin to be further developed into a multi-functional ingredient with health-promoting functions in the nutraceutical industry.

Graphical abstract: Capsaicin—the major bioactive ingredient of chili peppers: bio-efficacy and delivery systems

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
12 Feb 2020
Accepted
11 Mar 2020
First published
12 Mar 2020

Food Funct., 2020,11, 2848-2860

Capsaicin—the major bioactive ingredient of chili peppers: bio-efficacy and delivery systems

M. Lu, C. Chen, Y. Lan, J. Xiao, R. Li, J. Huang, Q. Huang, Y. Cao and C. Ho, Food Funct., 2020, 11, 2848 DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00351D

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