(NewsNation) — Last weekend, during the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears playoff game, the broadcast mentioned several Rams players put cayenne pepper in their socks to deal with Chicago’s frigid conditions.
Cayenne pepper? Correct. The food powder has gained attention after the method was said to support blood flow, helping keep sensation in the feet.
People have questioned the unconventional trick, and even Google searches don’t yield many results.
So, does the hack really work? Can it be used for other body parts?
Does cayenne pepper in socks help deal with cold conditions?
The spicy mixture is shown to improve circulation and blood flow throughout a person’s body, including the feet.
Beyond circulation and blood flow, the pepper contains capsaicin, which can reduce inflammation, relieve pain and lower blood sugar.
Can cayenne pepper help with other body parts?
Cayenne pepper can also be applied to the skin. It widens the blood vessels and allows for an influx of warm blood and creates a warm sensation.
The powder can also be a remedy for a person’s heart, according to an NIH study.
The analysis found people who regularly ate chili peppers were 13% less likely to die prematurely than people who avoided spicy fare.
