Study: Spicy foods linked to longer life

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
VIDEO: Spicy foods linked to longer life
There's good news for people who like some spice in their meals.

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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