Hormones that modulate muscle growth include: 1  growth hormone. 2  testosterone. 3  IGF- 4 1. cortisol.  beta-endorphin, 1  and. parathyroid hormone.
When applied topically, cayenne pepper benefits the skin, too. It alleviates pain caused by shingles, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and even as part of a natural remedy for fibromyalgia. The fruit of the capsicum plant contains a chemical called capsaicin.
Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is a very high source of Vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons it is good for the heart.