Study: Spicy foods linked to longer life

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Thursday, August 6, 2015
VIDEO: Spicy foods linked to longer life

There's good news for people who like some spice in their meals.

Spicy foods may be linked to a longer life.

A new study found that regular consumption is associated with a lower risk of death.

The benefits could come from a key ingredient called capsaicin, which has been linked to fighting obesity, inflammation, and cancer.

The study's authors are calling for more research to prove their theory.

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