Can spices kill bacteria?

Thanks to capsaicin – a substance found in hot peppers – the accumulation of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels is reduced. Capsaicin fights harmful bacteria that can enter the body with food and is capable of killing some cancer cells in the body. Some mixtures of hot spices have a positive effect on blood circulation. Scientists have proven that the release of endorphins in response to the consumption of hot spices improves mood.