Like cayenne pepper, chili also helps maintain good cardiovascular health. Epidemiological studies have shown that populations who frequently consume chili have lower rates of heart attacks and strokes.

The protective mechanism includes the reduction of cholesterol oxidation, thus decreasing its harmful effect on the blood vessels.

Additionally, chili, like all hot spices, relieves the respiratory system by reducing mucus secretion or helping to remove it when we have a cold.

Finally, chili, like all hot spices, increases the body's thermogenesis (heat production), raising our body's metabolism for about 20 minutes after consumption. Therefore, they can also contribute in the long term to regulating our weight.

Chili is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C, as one teaspoon provides about 5% and 4%, respectively, of the daily amount we need.