Performance evidence brief
Capsaicin and capsiate are pepper-derived compounds used in some thermogenic and performance supplements. Claims usually center on metabolism, endurance, pain tolerance, and high-intensity output.
There is a plausible acute ergogenic signal, but evidence is still small, protocol-specific, and not a broad body-composition or pre-workout recommendation.
Systematic reviews suggest possible acute performance effects, but protocols are small and specific.
Human studies often use acute dosing near training; pungency and gastrointestinal tolerance limit practical use.
Food-spice intake, thermogenesis claims, and exercise-performance trials are separate; meaningful fat-burner claims are not supported.
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