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Red Chile

Red chile refers to mature red chili peppers used fresh or dried, valued for their heat, color, and flavor in many cuisines. It is botanically a fruit but commonly used as a vegetable or spice ingredient.

Beneficial properties

rich in antioxidants source of vitamin C contains capsaicin supports flavor without added sodium low in calories

Nutritional highlights

Red chile provides vitamin C, vitamin A carotenoids, vitamin B6, small amounts of potassium, and capsaicinoids such as capsaicin.

Caution. Spicy chili peppers may worsen heartburn, reflux, gastritis, or IBS symptoms in sensitive individuals and can irritate eyes and skin on contact.

Conditions it helps with

Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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IBS
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IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Stomach Ulcers & Gastritis
Includes: Gastritis
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