NOW Foods, Cayenne, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

Now Foods Cayenne 500 mg – cayenne pepper in vegetarian capsules

Now Foods Cayenne is a food supplement with 500 mg of ground cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens) fruit in each vegetarian capsule. The manufacturer states the heat of the pepper as 40,000 heat units. According to the EU label, the recommended daily dose is four capsules, or 2000 mg of cayenne pepper. The manufacturer recommends taking one capsule two to four times a day, preferably after eating. The bottle contains 100 capsules. The capsule shell is made of plant cellulose and, according to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The brand owner is NOW Foods, a family-owned company from the United States that has been making food supplements since 1968.

What is cayenne pepper?

Cayenne pepper is a hot red pepper made from the dried and ground fruits of plants in the Capsicum genus. The same plant genus also includes sweet bell peppers and chilli peppers. Cayenne pepper has been used as a food and spice for thousands of years, and today it is used to season dishes in many of the world’s cuisines.

The hot, burning taste of cayenne pepper comes mainly from capsaicin, a substance that occurs naturally in the fruit of the pepper. The heat of a pepper is expressed in heat units: the higher the number, the hotter the pepper. According to the manufacturer, the pepper in this product has a heat of 40,000 units. The capsule form makes it possible to take the pepper without tasting its heat. No nutrient reference value (NRV) has been established for cayenne pepper, so the nutrition table shows only its amount per one and per four capsules.

How to use?

Take one capsule two to four times a day, preferably after eating, and swallow it with a glass of water or another drink. Do not take more than four capsules, or 2000 mg of cayenne pepper, a day in total – do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also use other food supplements containing cayenne or chilli pepper, add up the amounts. At two capsules a day the bottle lasts for 50 days, at four capsules for 25 days. After opening, keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Key features

• 500 mg cayenne pepper – in each capsule, from the ground fruit.
• 40,000 heat units – the heat of the pepper as stated by the manufacturer.
• Daily dose up to 4 capsules – 2000 mg of cayenne pepper in total.
• After eating – 1 capsule 2–4 times a day.
• Vegetarian capsule – cellulose capsule shell; suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
• Certifications – halal, kosher and non-GMO according to the manufacturer.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Cayenne is intended for adults only who want to use cayenne pepper as a food supplement in a convenient capsule form. The formula contains only ground cayenne pepper and a cellulose capsule, so according to the manufacturer the product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The product is not intended for children. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition. Remember that a food supplement is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients, quality and storage

The capsules contain only ground cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens) fruit and cellulose as a bulking agent, which also forms the capsule shell. According to the EU label, the product may contain traces of yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts, because the same facility also processes raw materials containing these allergens. According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO and halal and kosher certified. The country of origin is the United States. Because of natural raw materials, the colour of the capsules may vary slightly. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place and out of the reach of children.