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Quick Take
A social media post claims that consuming Cayenne Pepper can regenerate DNA and kill cancer. We fact-checked and found this claim to be False.
The Claim
In a Facebook reel, the claimant claims that Cayenne regenerates DNA and kills cancer. The narrator also states that organic cayenne pepper has the ability to kill “the c-word,” or cancer, kill “the worms of the parasites” in one’s stomach, and reverse issues like psoriasis, Candida and Alzheimer’s.
Fact Check
What is Cayenne Pepper?
Cayenne pepper is a type of hot chili pepper that is commonly used as a spice in cooking. It It is known for its fiery heat and pungent flavor, which comes from a compound called capsaicin found in the pepper’s seeds and membranes. It is available in different forms, including dried and ground powder, flakes, and even a whole pepper.
Can Cayenne Pepper regenerate DNA and kill cancer?
No. There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that cayenne pepper can regenerate DNA or effectively kill cancer cells. While cayenne pepper contains a compound called capsaicin, which has been studied for its potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, there is currently no reliable research that demonstrates its ability to regenerate DNA or cure cancer.
The video does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Instead, the video relies on screenshots of Google search results and biblical references.
Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease, and its treatment requires rigorous scientific research, clinical trials, and approved medical interventions. The American Cancer Society suggests that alternative and complementary therapies utilize the body, mind, or natural elements, making them attractive. However, they can falsely assert cancer prevention, diagnosis, or treatment without scientific backing. In extreme instances, such therapies can be unsafe or fatal, possibly hindering conventional cancer treatment. It’s important to be cautious of unsubstantiated claims or miracle cures that lack proper scientific validation.
Dr. Sarthak Moharir, Chief Radiation Oncologist Apollo Cancer Centre, Bilaspur, clarifies this by stating, “Cayenne pepper is a widely used condiment in our diet. There are some in vitro studies (studies in a lab) that show that capsaicin (the active chemical in cayenne pepper) kills cancer cells. This effect is concentration-dependent, but this does not translate to the same effects in real patients. this concentration of capsaicin that kills cancer cells in a petri dish causes adverse effects when given to human beings, in fact, high dietary capsaicin is shown to cause stomach cancer. more studies are needed to establish the role of cayenne pepper and capsaicin in cancer and in the meantime, we should not use it as medicine.”
As per the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, cayenne pepper’s potential benefits include aiding in digestion and blood circulation, managing type-2 diabetes, and helping people lose weight. However, it doesn’t for killing cancer cells or repairing DNA on their website.
The National Pesticide Information Centre states that eating too much capsaicin can lead to irritation of the mouth, stomach, and intestines.
Additionally, some people may be allergic to cayenne pepper and they may face an allergic reaction if they consume it for treating an ulcer. It is believed that people who are allergic to latex, bananas, kiwi, chestnuts, and avocado may also have an allergy to cayenne.
The purported benefits of Cayenne pepper are still being studied and there is no credible scientific evidence that proves the claim to be true. Therefore, the claim stands false until proven otherwise.
THIP Media has already fact-checked a claim about Cayenne pepper which stated that it can heal stomach ulcers.
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