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What Are the Health Benefits of Crushed Red Pepper?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Elizabeth Brown

Many people think of crushed red pepper as a simple spice. It's a pizza topping, stored alongside the oregano and Parmesan cheese shakers, or an afterthought, something to shake on dishes that have turned out a little bland. However, the health benefits of crushed red pepper extend beyond its use as a flavoring.

Elizabeth Brown is a journalist who covers health, nutrition, culture and current events. She has written for a variety of web and print publications, including health sites such as Well + Good NYC, Alignyo, and HuffPo Healthy Living. She is a former editor-in-chief of women's health blog Blisstree.com and editor and writer at AARP.org. She has a certificate in nutrition from Cornell and a Master of Arts in public communication from American University.