A hot and spicy member of the chili pepper family, cayenne peppers have been used for food and as a traditional folk remedy for more than 9,000 years. Today, it's believed cayenne's wide variety of potential health benefits can be attributed to its content of capsaicin. This spicy phytochemical may help support healthy digestion, circulation, and cardiovascular function. Additionally, many people take cayenne first thing in the morning to help support a healthy appetite and metabolism. Consequently, cayenne is often used as part of a comprehensive diet and exercise plan to support healthy weight management goals. Solaray Extra Hot Cool Cayenne Pepper contains 100,000 heat-unit cayenne that has been processed with 100% natural ingredients including ginger root, modified guar gum, and annatto as part of our Bio-Cool‚ process. This keeps cayenne in its natural, spicy-hot form without burning your stomach! Let Your Best Self Shine‚ with the spicy strength of Extra Hot Cool Cayenne Pepper!