Evidence supporting the use of: Dihydrocapsiate
For the health condition: Body Building

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Dihydrocapsiate, a capsinoid compound found in the non-pungent chili pepper Capsicum annuum, is sometimes used in bodybuilding and weight management circles due to its proposed thermogenic and metabolism-boosting properties. Scientific studies have demonstrated that dihydrocapsiate can increase energy expenditure and enhance fat oxidation, effects that may theoretically aid in reducing body fat or supporting body composition. For example, several clinical trials have shown that short-term supplementation with dihydrocapsiate increases postprandial energy expenditure in healthy adults and overweight individuals, without significant adverse effects or the pungency associated with capsaicin (Snitker et al., 2009). However, the magnitude of its effects is modest. While these metabolic increases are statistically significant, the actual impact on fat loss or muscle gain is small and may not translate into meaningful changes in body composition for bodybuilders. There is currently no robust evidence that dihydrocapsiate directly improves muscle hypertrophy, strength gains, or athletic performance. Most studies are short-term and focus on indirect markers, such as energy expenditure, rather than on bodybuilding-specific outcomes. In summary, while dihydrocapsiate has some scientific backing for increasing energy expenditure, its direct benefits for bodybuilding are limited, and more research is needed to confirm its utility in this context.

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