A cluster of positive tests for the prohibited drug capsaicin in horses in Ontario has led to changes in testing procedures for the substance in the province but has left some of the trainers involved ...

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server evaluates how capsaicin influences the perception of saltiness of foods in individuals with smell loss. Study: More spice, less salt: how ...

Most people are familiar with capsaicin, but they may not know it by name. Capsaicin is the chemical in chili peppers that gives them their famous heat. This heat makes capsaicin ideal for spicing ...

Chili peppers are famous for a lot of things, including their spicy kick. This spice sensation is caused by a chemical compound called capsaicin. While known for causing a three-alarm fire in your ...