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Chile-Garlic Sauce Or Sriracha Sauce

Chile-garlic sauce, including sriracha-style sauce, is a spicy condiment typically made from chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt. It is used in small amounts to add heat and flavor rather than as a major nutrient source.

Beneficial properties

flavor-enhancing condiment contains capsaicin low calorie in small servings contains garlic compounds

Nutritional highlights

It provides small amounts of vitamin C and capsaicinoids from chili peppers, but is most notable nutritionally for its often high sodium content.

Caution. Often high in sodium and spicy acidity; may aggravate reflux, gastritis, ulcers, or IBS symptoms in sensitive individuals.

Conditions it helps with

Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD), Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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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: Ulcers (peptic)
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