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Bioactive Compounds of Capsicum Species and Their Therapeutic Properties: A Comprehensive Review

Behzad Mohammadi

Food and Drug Safety · 51-63 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.838

Hot peppers, belonging to the Capsicum genus, are cultivated worldwide not only as spices and vegetables but also as valuable sources of bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. These plants contain a wide range of biologically active molecules, including capsaicinoids, capsinoids, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, vit