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Mangosteen, also known as the purple “Queen of Fruits”,  is of the tropical evergreen tree Garcinia mangostana, thought to be native to the Southeast Asian Islands.

Fruit explorer David Fairchild wrote that Queen Victoria offered 100 pieces of silver for the small purple fruit with a green top, that looks a lot like a charm in a video game. This may be where the nickname comes from, either way, it seems she knew something of its real value.

She now grows mainly in Southeast Asia, Southwest India, and other tropical areas such as Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Puerto Rico, where the tree has been since included. In these areas, and historically the fruit is touted as some of the best-tasting fruit around.

The New York Times (2006) did a colorful expose on the first bite from delicious best mangosteen, that Mr. Crown excitedly took, a fruit of a long series of trials and tribulations to get the species into the U.S. Florida Ecology. A story that details the difficulties for diverse horticulture in zones governed by heavy policy and red tape.

Now importation is legal and approved but this fruit must be irradiated in order to sterile pests, and this affects fruit quality. Moreover pronounces the need for freedom to responsibly cultivate.

Drinks may not endure this abuse, although it is important to look at juice preservatives and shelf times.

The exact origins of the purple globe are unknown due to its widespread cultivation since ancient times, but it is believed to have been somewhere between the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas [1].

More recently there has been over 200 million dollars in recorded drinks sales that contain the mangosteen [2]. It was also the most valuable Indonesian export of the last decade [A].

Hello July. Hello to the mangosteen, the incredible “Queen of Fruits,” it is so nice to see you. Your shell makes for a magnificent fertilizer for many of the plants on our team. Your delicious fruit holds so many vitamins and antioxidants, and with just a few down the hatch before the gym, I notice I hit the bag just a little harder.

Nearing the end of August of 2013 the LA Times announced the Queen was coming to 7 locations and would be available at $14.99 a pound.

On our farm, we use the whole thing. The shells are great fertilizer and contained compost additives and when in their respective season we do a few applications with them.

There is value in the shell as a drying or vitamin-rich chalk agent through processing. For this reason, it is the base of a successful and expensive new acne skincare product by Skin Owl.

The fruits are delicious and we pretty much each them fresh, maybe in a smoothie. The nice little ball-sized casing is great for snack transport. This “exocarp” layer protective case preserves the life of the fruit inside very well. Be advised once you crack it the purple juices can stain clothing.

Throughout Panama and Costa Rica today you can pick up mangosteens all along the road at stands, and certainly in big bushel baskets from markets.

The tree is easy to start from seed and I keep in the nursery until it’s pretty big generally.

Timber is dark and heavy, likely to sink in water. It can be used in carpentry and furniture as dark medium-hard wood.

Another anti-cancer constituent, the xanthones, and other various essences within the Queen are nothing short of “royal doctoring.” The fruit is a sure-fire muscle strength enhancer; mix in some cinnamon. {x}

Mangosteen

Mangosteen Fruit from San Isidro, CR Market $4 kilo, Panama $2 kilo.

Let us check out the best mangosteen products available now.

 

MANGOSTEEN RANKINGS

1. Bulk Supplements

 

This is the bulk buy number one best mangosteen recommendation. We have established this stuff is worth having and very valuable. Get the Kilo of it and make it a part of diet design. The dried powder state makes it easy to include in smoothies, teas, and bakes.

 

 

2. Mango -xan Drink

 

For those who are living the high life and want a good bottled product for their mangosteen intake, Mango-xan, is a rich drink with no artificial sweetener or additive, bottled mangosteen drink that ships as four large 25.35 fl. oz. bottles ready for the fridge.

 

 

3. Terrasoul Superfoods

 

If you are looking for the pack sized, small family company pouch of powder, this is you.

 

 

4. Mojo Body

 

Amazon Choice pericarp capsules, 1500mg.

 

 

5. Royal Tropics

 

Powdered Queen of Fruits 150g.

 

 

6. Xango

 

Stock up with the large order of some high rated refrigerator and lunch box ammo.

 

 

7. Omura tea

 

I don’t do tea myself, but I do realize it’s a popular time. Over 400 happy tea timers.

 

 

8. Rainforest Superfood

 

 

We are foliar feeders. Hibiscus is a good matchup here in this topical.

 

 

9. Gopals

 

100% pure juice. A little pricey, a little new to the market but well-reviewed and really a great way to get this nutritional wonder essence.

Excellent source of vitamins, minerals, natural flavonoids, xanthones, proanthocyanidins, and catechins. This low-calorie drink is also rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber, but low in fat and with no cholesterol.

This Asia sourced potent immune-boosting effect, can have anti-histamine effects, may support healthy weight management, healthy cholesterol, and healthy blood sugar levels.

 

 

10. Solaray

 

This small company product has a good 50 happy customer reviews. New to the market and very well priced.

One client of the product said that “I have been drinking a shot glass every day for about 15 yrs & it prevents my joints from aching & also my restless legs in long rides in the car! When I’m out of it, the pain returns within a few days…so I try to keep my pantry stocked so I don’t miss a day.

 

 

MANGOSTEEN BENEFITS

Anti Cancer properties verified in follow up research concluding that “anti-metastatic potential of mangosteen xanthones (a highly bioactive compound) was shown to be mediated by the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activities which is expected to result in less adhesion, invasion, and migration of cancer cells treated. Anti-inflammatory. [2]

There have been over 31 evaluations and tests done on the positive effects of the mangosteen and her one of a kind properties. [B]

Farms, harvesters, and possessors are finding endless use of the strategic crop, ranging from top livestock feed to fertilizer [3].

High in folate, something harder for teen girls 14 -18 as well as women in adult ages,  to get enough of and something the U.S. Department of Health finds modern diet insufficient of, stating that most folate for people comes from supplements and vitamins.

Of course, this is something the Nutritional Diversity diet concept can help fulfill, especially a planned one with mangosteen and other strategically chosen species such as beef liver, darker leafy greens, oranges, or black-eyed peas. [AR,1]

The Queen has been found in the scientific study likely to treat colon cancer. [4] Tumorous cancer and another anti-cancer potential, also as potent nanocarrier to anticancer drugs. [5, a]

Encapsulation using nano fibrillated cellulose effectively protected the encapsulated vitamins against environmental stresses which occur in industrial food production (such as pH changes, salt addition, and thermal processing). Moreover, nano fibrillated cellulose extracted from mangosteen rind is a nature-derived emulsifier that is environmentally friendly.

Indications that the Queen of Fruits may help other living and dried essence efficiently process in the system and make her a key benefit as a Nutritional Diversity diet include. [6]

Inhibiting effect to the Dengue virus and studies indicate a good antiviral treatment for the issue as well. [7] The same type of effects were shown live against malaria. [8]

As a topical the Queen has worked anti-acne activity, is studying at times combined with cream agents such as aloe. [9] Expect to see her on the beauty scene, the powerful health agent has worked well as pericarp bath scrub here in the nature farms.

She also showed potential in blocking the production in Staph (Staphylococcus pseudintermedi) infection as a crude extract. [10, B]

Gingivitis and strep throat inhibitor Garcinia mangostana using peel extract. [11]

Results suggested that the use of γ-mangostin from the mangosteen pericarp against R. solanacearum may be used as a natural bacteriostatic agent in agriculture. These examinations mapped xanthones from the mangosteen pericarp that inhibit the growth of ralstonia solanacearum, one of the most destructive bacteria in agriculture settings. [12]

These same xanthones help protect against kidney disease nutritionally. [13]

The xanthones also showed to significantly treat diabetes in animal studies. [14] Further studies are called for regarding the heavy diabetes treatment potential of the species. [15, B]

The present study showed that the combined effect of the fruit juice mixtures of Actinidia deliciosa (Kiwi fruit) and Garcinia mangostana was found to be a better treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis when compared to the pericarp extract of Garcinia mangostana. [16] This could have something to do with a Queen’s interest…

Here is a cool and interesting study on malaria that combines it with artimisin, which is of the oriental plant artimisen but we think the ambrosia peruvianna as a whole is a better selection in treating heavy conditions such as cancers or malaria. [17]

A new prenylated xanthone, mangaxanthone B and a new benzophenone, mangaphenone, were isolated along with two known xanthones (2014), mangostanin and mangostenol, from the stem bark of Garcinia mangostana. The biological evaluation of these compounds is underway. [18]

Combined with cinnamon extracts supplementation is effective in increasing muscle strength, muscle size and, total lean mass, as well as endurance performance. After prolonged use such as 42 days, testosterone levels had improved in animal tests. [19]

There is a need for new pharmacological treatments for people with schizophrenia that target alternate mechanisms of action to current treatment options.

There is evidence of anomalies in redox biology and inflammation in schizophrenia, including the presence of oxidative stress particularly implicating the glutathione system; changes in oxidative status with treatment; and evidence that other glutathione and redox-active agents have therapeutic value. Preclinical evidence suggests a range of compounds in mangosteen may directly address these anomalies and efficacy should be investigated in a well-powered trial. [20]

In addition to treating schizophrenia, the wonderous purple ball purports to solve certain neurogenerative disorders and bipolar disorder. Taken together, the theoretical biological rationale of psychiatric disorders, bioactivity of mangosteen pericarp extract and the available preclinical data, support the therapeutic potential as an adjunctive psychiatric treatment. [21]

More closely over 24 weeks of either 1,000 mg mangosteen pericarp may have implications for improving treatment outcomes for those with bipolar disorder and may contribute to our understanding of the pathophysiology of bipolar depression. [22]

Contributing to the prevention of DNA damage-caused disease by neutralizing free radicals derived by either cellular metabolism or external agents, mangosteen extract, or isolated active compounds thereof may thus hold promise for pharmaceutical or nutraceutical applications. [23]

 

MANGOSTEEN SIDE EFFECTS

There could be some mitochondrial development stoppage, which is suggestive that mangosteen consumption could be very well aided with other combinations of plant life.

As with anything new, start with a small amount and go slowly towards larger servings.

 

MANGOSTEEN EXPERIENCE

The mangosteen is one of these fruits I use to explain that there is an essence that is not captured by science. In other words, the value of the fruit cannot be determined by science or taste only, there is an unmeasurable spirit, if you will of the species that is functional just not visible or measured so much in a modern scientific way.

This fruit has its fans. Those who love her, love her and they can’t wait for her to come out in the day! Over the years here I have heard a myriad of different claims to wonderous health benefits and folks feeling better for different reasons. It’s as if the Queen as they call her knows how to go in and fix and support what is needed! Maybe it’s for the real deal, bust the wheel helpful ability that they give her so much rank. That is my feeling about it anyway.

I have experimented with the Mangosteen shell material as a fertilizer for several different species with potent results. I certainly love the taste of the small gem that has been praised by cultures for centuries, and so the shell piles up. I simply blend it in water, mix with some soil or sawdust, and give a light top layer to as many plants as possible to find which ones love it the most.

As of now, the blended mangosteen shell works excellently on the best coffee plants, so good I wonder if it could help monoculture coffee farms leave behind chemicals (with permaculture conversion definitely) faster.

It also works great on plantains and bananas, and in starter buckets for small home farms with vegetables as well as domestic vegetable rows.

The ground pericarp can go really well around plants a bit too wet to keep some water off them and give a dry but nutritious element at the same time.

I am sure the right mix and even ferment, could spell more superpowers around this queen. Based on the study data above; fermented pericarp experiments could be especially unlocking to athletic performance applications.

Mostly in Asia, Mangosteens have been loved and cultivated for thousands of years. Interestingly, as much as the fruit is appreciated in each culture, it’s information on historical use is rarer than she is.

For many years Mangosteen fruit was unavailable in the United States, and so was it’s cultivation. The excuse is given; the tree harbors pests.

It takes a long time for a tree to get big, and they want to be in the tropics, but once they do grow large which can be done with the right techniques in 5 to 12 years. Once very large, they produce a lot and they are big beautiful trees that reach the upper canopy layers of permaculture.

“Everybody who is fighting you isn’t your enemy, everybody who is helping you isn’t your friend” – Mike Tyson

The fact that importation of the almost unknown gem of the fruit world, the mangosteen was restricted, contrasted with the long time importation of coffee with no import tax, makes a case for food industry governance itself pushing malnutrition diets and ingredients. It’s all very confusing.

With sensible, experienced permaculture methods mangosteens can be optimally cultivated.

 

MANGOSTEEN DISCUSSION

Dysentery was treated in the modern alternative medical use of Mangosteen notably including the shell, which has higher doses of its nutrients, much higher in fact. In markets across Costa Rica you can purchase the shell dried and ground to a powder as a home-made nutritional supplement.

The hype is here in Panama, Colombia, and Costa Rica over these things. I heard from one American ‘ex-pat,’ that these mangosteens were full to the brim with cancer cures and vitality to measure up for royalty. On written investigation studies find nothing special in the purple ball. High amounts of tannic acid, are claimed by the health department.

Going on all the mangosteen love, and the rumors we heard, we went fair rounds with the little power ball. Now after reading studies and documents would argue that the value recognized by all is an essence indescribable by modern scientific methods – yet none the less a powerful essence.

The nutritional values of the mangosteen as science currently dissects and displays them, are low.  This being said, the delicious part of the fruit is like eating a few grapes. Good but not that much material. After a snack session with many of lady mangosteens, depending on how much exactly, a very intense buzz can be achieved and I find that muscle recovery is also supported incredibly.

 

MANGOSTEEN FAQ

 

Q. What is pericarp?

A. The pericarp is the whole of the outer shell, technically the part of a fruit formed from the wall of the ripened ovary.

 

Q. Why would outer shell material be utilized and not the fruit material?

A. In many fruits, this one included the pericarp outer shell that has much more of the fruit’s essence than the fruit itself. In this case for the Queen of Fruits, the shell is easy to dry and powder by hand. This is a popular handmade product one can find at small markets made by small farmers across the Latin American region. Likely pill form veggie caps contain this powder.

 

Q. What is your favorite way (author) of consuming the Queen of fruit?

A. Right out of the shell, fresh and purchased from a small shack on the side of a road.

 

Q. When do you recommend taking the fruit?

A. For as long as you want whatever aid it gives you. Or I would say when it is in the natural season. I would also say before any exercise and I would add that it gives me a little more stamina and cardio.

 

Q. Where is mangosteen native to?

A. Mangosteen is native to island nations of Southeast Asia, and its very origin is peninsular Malaysia.

 

Q. What edible form of mangosteen plant is it?

A. Mangosteen is the fruit that is consumed.

 

Q. Which plant family mangosteen belong to?

A. Mangosteen is a member of the genus Garnicius.

 

Q. What temperature range is best for growth of mangosteen plants?

A. Mangosteen trees cannot deal with temperatures below 40º F (4.44º C), nor above 100º F (37.78º C). The seedlings cannot survive below 45º F (7.22º C).

 

Q. How does the mangosteen plant look?

A. Mangosteen is a tropical tree with a pyramidal crown. Mangosteen reaches 20 to 82 ft (6-25 m) in height, has dark-brown flaking bark, which contains yellowish bitter latex. The evergreen, opposite, short-stalked leaves are ovate-oblong or elliptic, leathery, and thick, dark-green.

 

Q. When does the mangosteen plant bear fruit?

A. In Thailand, the mangosteen tree takes 12 to 20 years to bear fruit. In Panama and Puerto Rico, mangosteen trees grown from large seed and given good nutrients have borne in 6 years.

 

Q. Where is the name mangosteen coming from?

A. It originates from Dutch mangosteen, and from Malay manggustan.

 

Q. What varieties of uses exist for mangosteen?

A. Mangosteen twigs are used as chew sticks in Ghana. The fruit itself is used for tanning leather in China. The mangosteen tree is also employed in construction and cabinetwork.

 

Q. What are some known medical uses for this mangosteen plant?

A. The sliced and dried rind is powdered and used to overcome dysentery. Mangosteen is applied on eczema and other skin disorders with its derived ointment.

 

Q. What about food usage of mangosteen?

A. Mangosteens are usually eaten fresh as dessert. The more acid fruits are best for preserving to concoct jam. The rind is rich in pectin.

 

Q. How long does a mangosteen tree take to mature?

A. The young plants take 2 years or more to reach a height of 12 in (30 cm).

 

Q. What are natural pests associated with this mangosteen plant?

A. There is a common disease called the thread blight disease that afflicts this mangosteen tree. In addition, there are a few pests that feed on mangosteen leaves and fruits ex. leaf eater, leaf miner (Phyllocnistis citrella) and fruit borer.

 

Q. What is the nutritional value of mangosteen?

A. Per 100g of fruit, it contains 18g of carbohydrates. However, mangosteen nutrition is modest at best even though it has some varieties of vitamins.

 

Q. What is the average yield of the mangosteen tree?

A. As the young tree is bearing fruit for the first time, 200–300 fruits could be produced, while at maturity, 500 fruits are average

 

Q. Is mangosteen fruit easy to be stored?

A. In dry, warm closed storage, mangosteens can be kept up to 20 to 25 days.

 

 

MANGOSTEEN RECAP

A taste novelty, great for special occasions, social connections, and gym sessions!

Acne medicine. Gum medicine. Heart, liver, and lung medicine. Malaria, dengue, strep throat, and staph infection treatment. Possibly treats schizophrenia. Oh, dysentery and postmenopausal osteoporosis are also treated. Mix the fruit queen with kiwi fruit for the latter.

Shell is also a serious medicine for the garden.

Mixed with cinnamon, or extracts of, a lean muscle strength and size building agent is realized. Keep it up and testosterone levels may rise.

Protects your DNA.

 

Just give me the good stuff.

 

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“Who controls the food supply…” Take the Power Back!!

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“Who controls the food supply controls the people.” – Henry Kissinger [i]

Imagine If 20% of the Population Took Action Today: A Vision for Nutritional Diversity and Land Restoration

A Future Shaped by Small Alternative Agricultures

Imagine if, starting today, one in five people took up the challenge of cultivating small-scale alternative agriculture—permaculture food forests, regenerative farms, nutrient-dense wild plots, and biodiverse gardens—all designed to support the Nutritional Diversity Diet.

Where would we be in five, ten, or twenty years?

Five Years: The Awakening of the Land

  • Millions of small plots, backyards, and vacant lands transformed into living, breathing ecosystems.
  • Urban and rural landscapes are interwoven with perennial food systems, soil-building crops, and high-density nutrition.
  • Local communities regaining food sovereignty, free from chemical-dependent supply chains.
  • A new generation of eco-entrepreneurs emerges, pioneering micro-farms that thrive on biodiversity, not monoculture.

Ten Years: The Turning Point

  • Soil once depleted by industrial agriculture now teeming with life, enriched by microbial diversity.
  • A shift in global nutrition: Gut health improves, disease rates drop, and food security becomes decentralized.
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Twenty Years: A Thriving Regenerative Civilization

  • Industrial farming is replaced by hyper-diverse, closed-loop food systems.
  • A self-sustaining, nutritionally complete ecosystem supports human health and planetary stability.
  • No longer a “niche practice,” biodiverse agriculture becomes the foundation of global food production.
  • The climate stabilizes, deserts are reclaimed, and the world breathes in balance with nature.
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Call to Action: The Time Is Now

This is not a distant dream—it is a blueprint for action. With the right support, incentives, and knowledge-sharing networks, we can make this vision a reality.

We propose the Nutritional Diversity Ecological Enhancement Initiative, a scalable, measurable, and globally replicable system to:
✅ Provide tools, education, and guidance to small-scale land stewards.
✅ Establish financial and technological support for high-diversity micro-farms.
✅ Integrate AI, drone technology, and microbial soil innovations for rapid ecosystem regeneration.
✅ Create global food security by focusing on nutrient density over yield quantity.
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We invite partners, visionaries, and world leaders to be part of this movement—to fund, support, and ignite a regenerative revolution.

🌱 The first seeds of change are ready to be planted. Will you be among the first to grow the future?

What Happens When We Take Action?

When 20% of the population actively participates in alternative agriculture and land regeneration, we initiate a chain reaction—one that transforms food systems, ecosystems, human health, and even the global economy.

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  • People reclaim land—from vacant lots to degraded soil, rooftops to backyards—turning them into diverse, regenerative food systems.
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  • Communities reconnect through local food exchanges, cooperative farming models, and educational hubs that teach Nutritional Diversity principles.
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  • A new agricultural economy emerges, where small-scale, biodiverse farms outperform industrial monocultures in nutrition, sustainability, and resilience.
  • Desertified lands begin to heal, carbon is pulled from the atmosphere, and regenerative land practices stabilize microclimates.
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  • Nutritional intelligence spreads, with functional medicine and whole-food-based nutrition becoming the global standard.
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  • Human health reaches a new peak, with stronger immune systems, fewer metabolic diseases, and a lifespan extended by decades through nutrient-rich diets.
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  • Oceans heal, as agricultural runoff ceases, marine food chains restore, and dead zones shrink.
  • New economic powerhouses emerge, built on regenerative production, decentralized supply chains, and abundance-based commerce.
  • Governments and corporations embrace the movement, integrating nutritional diversity farming and ecosystem repair into global policy.

The Inevitable Future—If We Act Now

This isn’t speculation—this will happen if enough people take action. The first adopters set the stage, and as results multiply, the movement scales exponentially.

The Nutritional Diversity Ecological Enhancement Initiative is designed to facilitate, accelerate, and scale this transformation.

👉 We have the tools. We have the knowledge. We have the opportunity.

🔥 The only question is: How fast do we want this future to arrive?

….. another question could be can we implement through the younger generation and video games!???

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Best Hot Peppers, The Many Benefits, Rankings, Side Effects & Experience

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𝕻icante, or spicy hot peppers are not as popular here in South America, as they are in my hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico,

Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, State Flag Balloon

which is also the hometown of the #1 International Fiery Foods Festival and also the more famous International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.

Hot peppers have been used, cultivated, and cherished since man existed. Mostly for a good purpose, sometimes for bad.

Right away with athletic performance clients, I make sure a fiery food practice is employed. If you want a strong system overall, and you are asking me, you want to start training or progress as significantly as possible in your ability to eat the best hot peppers.

Once you have the skill it’s one you won’t want to lose. They say once you can’t take it anymore it’s hopeless you are without the spice and that’s not good.

The best hot peppers are superfoods. If you are one of the ones that thought you couldn’t but want to get back into it just go slow and keep tomatoes and tomato-based sauces out of it in the beginning. The best olive oil helps.

The love of hot peppers, and the health benefits that have been realized and enjoyed strongly dispel the notions that, if it tastes good it is best for you, or that taste is an object of edibility.

Hot peppers, especially those containing capsaicin, can offer a wide range of performance, health, and toughness benefits when included in a diet. Here’s a breakdown:

Performance Benefits

  • Improved Circulation: Capsaicin dilates blood vessels, enhancing circulation and oxygen delivery to muscles during physical activity.
    Metabolic Boost: Eating hot peppers can increase metabolic rate, helping with fat burning and energy production.
    Endurance Support: The adrenaline rush from spicy foods can enhance focus and stamina, potentially improving athletic endurance.
    Pain Tolerance: Regular exposure to capsaicin may increase your pain threshold, which can be helpful in pushing through tough workouts.
    Health Benefits
    Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Capsaicin has anti-inflammatory effects, helping reduce chronic inflammation, which is linked to conditions like arthritis and heart disease.
    Enhanced Immunity: The high vitamin C content in peppers supports the immune system, aiding in quicker recovery from illnesses or strenuous activity.
    Heart Health: Capsaicin can lower LDL cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, and improve overall heart health.
    Digestive Health: In moderate amounts, peppers stimulate the digestive system, improving gut motility and possibly enhancing microbiome diversity.
    Pain Relief: Capsaicin can desensitize nerve endings, which is why it’s often used in topical pain relief creams. Internally, this can help alleviate mild discomfort and reduce chronic pain perception.
    Anti-Cancer Potential: Studies suggest that capsaicin can help slow the growth of certain cancer cells by promoting apoptosis (programmed cell death).
    Toughness Benefits
    Mental Toughness: Eating hot peppers regularly can train your brain to handle discomfort better, increasing resilience in challenging situations.
    Endorphin Release: The initial heat from peppers stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, creating a sense of euphoria and promoting mental toughness.
    Adaptation to Stress: Capsaicin activates the same stress responses as physical exercise, helping the body adapt to and recover from stress more efficiently.
    Cold Resistance: Regular consumption of spicy foods has been associated with increased thermogenesis, helping you tolerate colder environments more effectively.
    Other Benefits
    Weight Management: The appetite-suppressing effects of capsaicin can help with calorie control, aiding in fat loss or maintenance of a lean physique.
    Antioxidant Protection: Hot peppers are rich in antioxidants like beta-carotene and flavonoids, which protect against oxidative stress and support overall health.

Including hot peppers in your diet in moderation can help you tap into these benefits, making them a potent addition to a health-conscious or high-performance lifestyle.

ABSTRACT

In the garden I have grown some habanero relative peppers, the Mayan relative pepper, a little round ‘tabasco’ pepper, and a few jalapenos in the mountains, which speak for the general idea in local peppers. There are many species of best hot peppers that do well here, and really most hot peppers can do well anywhere they are fed and attended to well.

The most well-known hot variety, although not so hot here anymore, are listed as ‘Mayan’ peppers, and they are larger peppers and look like the ‘Red and Green Chile’ in New Mexico that hangs on ‘ristras.’

New Mexicans have been eating these (our local version of that can be very hot) chili peppers that grow there for thousands of years. New Mexicans I know will tell you our pepper is from there in New Mexico brought directly from God and is the super, superfood of them all, and you will read in a moment how they really are!

The main idea in the migratory plant study is that the Mayan pepper is from the traditional Aji, and from that different cultivars evolved.

Concretely, in contrast, there is really nothing to assure that this idea is true, or that the idea of New Mexico’s Hatch Green Chili is a completely different insert ofa completely different pepper either.

Some have theorized that Hatch Green Chili peppers, the best hot pepper could be behind Albuquerque dominating the UFC.

Ideas of hot foods making hot heads in history are all theoretical. Mostly the thought was spicy food love started during specific cultures that practiced developing intentional pain tolerance.

Recently, phytoliths of garlic mustard seed (Alliaria petiolata) were found in carbonized food deposits on prehistoric pottery from the western Baltic dating from 6,1 k.a to 5,7 k.a cal BP (Ertebölle Complex).

This archaeological evidence suggests much greater antiquity to the spicing of foods than previously thought within a hunter-gatherer or ancient premise.

Garlic mustard a.k.a. Hedge garlic alliaria petiolata is an inconspicuous plant, found in clumps in the lighter forest, which belongs to the Brassicaceae family of plants. It is native to Europe, Western and Central Asia, and Northwestern Africa. The leaves, flowers, and fruit are of the species are all edible.

The fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The name comes from the Aztec language, Nahuati.

Lunch was good!

On our own we know that eating spicy foods activates en expulsion of mucus from the system, namely in the sinuses.

This is important cleaning, and many health theories such as Arnold Ehret, a Godfather to vegetable healing have been logically formed around mucus-lessness as the real code to staying healthy.

No pain no gain can be employed here, and one can do their own experiment with that. Eat a large number of strong peppers, and on the other side of the hurt, one will find that their system is clear.

Electrophysiological records in both peripheral and central nervous systems show that the primate sensory taste system is basically organized around two major clusters of fibers and their cortical projections.

Co-variations between the neural responses to various compounds were observed for sugars, on the one hand, and for tannic acids and alkaloids. Our human taste perception system is not essentially different from that of the other primates as far as the dichotomy allowing discrimination of noxious v.s. beneficial substances through taste; clearly in the case of hot peppers not so much, nor maybe in garlic, black pepper ginger or turmeric.

Interestingly we know that two of these hard-tasting miracles, turmeric, and black pepper, are more active together and this could be similar in hot peppers.

An increasing amount of evidence shows that animals such as insects, birds, and primates use plant parts with certain categorical compounds known as ‘secondary compounds’ to improve their comfort or their health.

The concept of self-medication now generally accepted in primates but also in other vertebrates was first proposed by D.H Janzen (1978), an ecologist at the University of Pennsylvania.

Liken to the spice, bitterness is normally suggested to represent a reliable signal of toxicity for animals and humans but a number of secondary compounds are bitter tasting (Saponins, Alkaloids, and some Sesquiterpenoids, Terpenoids and Steroid Glycosides) and many of these substances possess important pharmacological activity.

Garlic mustard produces a variety of helpful secondary compounds including flavonoids, defense proteins, glycosides,

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glucosinolates, particularly Sinigrin, a breakdown product allyl- isothiocyanate (AITC) that reduce its palatability to herbivores.

The chili plant seed is broken down by humans and primates whose taste receptors are burned, but the bird’s digestive tract does not break down the seed nor does the bird spit it out, from any taste reaction because it does not have the primal dichotomy of dissemination as an obstruction to his interest in the seed.

The plant should be well propagated by the bird gardener members of a miraculous human-inspired permaculture somewhere.

Popular Science and many others have had a very difficult time deciphering the love of chili eating, but well recognized that many do love it, and to them, it’s a deep passion. Chili is still the word for the plant pepper as it was for the Mayans and the Aztecs who may have been the one who gave it that name.

“Acceptance of food depends not only on taste, but also on olfactory, tactile and visual signals, as well as memories of previous, similar experiences and social expectations. Food palatability and hedonic value therefore play central roles in nutrient intake. As a result, ancestral humans who liked spicy food—and therefore gained from its health benefits—might well have had longer, healthier lives and more offspring” (Nilius & Giovanni 2011)

Paul Sherman, a professor of neurobiology and behavior at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York has research that shows people in warmer regions of the world benefiting from eating spicier foods, because of the fiery peppers are natural antimicrobials.

Food-born pathogens and parasites are more populated in warmer climates, and spices can kill or inhibit their growth.

The spicy research presented in National Geographic (2005) sited that in the same region of Thailand one culture who eats blander foods, ( less spicy) does experience more diarrhea and infections.

Paul went on to find out that hotter cultures ate the hotter foods, and colder ones ate less spicey foods, interestingly the germ stopper is less popular where it is not needed, such as in cold climate places.

Albuquerque, nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, must be the exception.

Here are the rankings for the best hot peppers, you can order to your door.

HOT PEPPER RANKINGS

Heat Ranking
As of January 2025, here is a list of the top 20 hottest peppers in the world, heat ranked by their Scoville Heat Units (SHU):

Pepper X: 2,693,000 SHU
Developed by Ed Currie, Pepper X holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s hottest chili pepper since 2023.

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Carolina Reaper: 2,200,000 SHU
Created by Ed Currie, the Carolina Reaper was the previous record holder for the world’s hottest pepper.

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Dragon’s Breath: 2,480,000 SHU (unofficial)
Developed in the United Kingdom, Dragon’s Breath has an unofficial SHU of 2,480,000.

Wikipedia
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion: 2,009,231 SHU
Originating from Trinidad and Tobago, this pepper was once recognized as the world’s hottest.

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7 Pot Douglah: 1,853,936 SHU
Also known as Chocolate 7 Pot, this pepper is native to Trinidad and Tobago.

Pepper Johnny
Komodo Dragon: 1,400,000 SHU
Developed in the United Kingdom, the Komodo Dragon chili is known for its delayed heat.

Rockadoodledo
Naga Viper: 1,382,118 SHU
A hybrid chili pepper created in the UK by crossing three of the world’s hottest peppers.

Rockadoodledo
Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia): 1,041,427 SHU
Originating from India, the Ghost Pepper was once the world’s hottest chili.

Rockadoodledo
7 Pot Barrackpore: 1,000,000 SHU
Part of the 7 Pot family, this pepper is known for its extreme heat.

Rockadoodledo
Infinity Chili: 1,176,182 SHU
Developed in the UK, the Infinity Chili briefly held the title of the world’s hottest pepper in 2011.

Rockadoodledo
7 Pot Brain Strain: 1,350,000 SHU
Known for its brain-like appearance, this pepper is a variety of the 7 Pot chili.

Rockadoodledo
Dorset Naga: 1,000,000 SHU
A variant of the Naga Morich pepper, developed in Dorset, England.

Rockadoodledo
Trinidad Scorpion Butch T: 1,463,700 SHU
Once the world’s hottest pepper in 2011, developed in Australia.

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7 Pot Primo: 1,473,480 SHU
Known for its long, skinny tail, this pepper was created by horticulturist Troy Primeaux.

Pepperhead
Chocolate Bhutlah: ~2,000,000 SHU
A cross between the Ghost Pepper and the 7 Pot Douglah, known for its intense heat.

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Red Savina Habanero: 350,000–577,000 SHU
Once recognized as the hottest chili pepper in the world from 1994 to 2006.

Rockadoodledo
Fatalii: 125,000–325,000 SHU
Originating from Central and Southern Africa, known for its citrusy flavor and intense heat.

Rockadoodledo
Scotch Bonnet: 100,000–350,000 SHU
Native to the Caribbean, commonly used in jerk seasonings and hot sauces.

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Bird’s Eye Chili (Thai Chili Pepper): 50,000–100,000 SHU
Commonly used in Thai and Southeast Asian cooking, known for its intense heat.

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Cayenne Pepper: 30,000–50,000 SHU
A staple in many spice racks, often used to add heat to dishes like soups and stews.

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Please note that the Scoville Heat Units (SHU) can vary based on growing conditions and testing methods.

 

Nutrient Density Ranking

New Mexico green chiles are a nutrient-rich addition to your diet, offering notable amounts of vitamins and minerals. Here’s how they compare to other hot peppers in terms of nutritional density:

Nutritional Profile of New Mexico Green Chiles
Vitamin C: A ¼ cup (57g) serving provides approximately 36 mg of vitamin C, fulfilling about 40% of the recommended daily value.

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Vitamin A: The same serving offers around 60 µg of vitamin A, accounting for about 7% of the daily value.

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Iron: Contains approximately 0.4 mg per ¼ cup, contributing to about 4% of the daily value.

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Dietary Fiber: Provides about 1 g per serving, which is 4% of the daily value.

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Revised Ranking of Hot Peppers by Nutritional Density

Considering the nutritional content of New Mexico green chiles, here’s an updated ranking:

Red Bell Peppers: Extremely high in vitamin C (169% DV per 100g) and vitamin A.
New Mexico Green Chiles: High in vitamin C (40% DV per 57g) and a good source of vitamin A and iron.
Habanero Pepper: Rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.
Jalapeño Pepper: Good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and antioxidants.
Cayenne Pepper: High in vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin C.
Serrano Pepper: Contains vitamin C, vitamin A, and capsaicin.
Tabasco Pepper: Rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and calcium.
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion: High in capsaicin and contains vitamin C and beta-carotene.
Anaheim Pepper: Good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and moderate capsaicin levels.
Poblano Pepper: Provides vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron.

Incorporating New Mexico green chiles into your meals can enhance flavor while boosting your intake of essential nutrients, particularly vitamins C and A.

 

 

HOT PEPPER BENEFITS

Studies showed that eating spicy foods was the factor behind a 14% decrease in overall mortality, compared to folks who can’t take the heat [2]. Capsicum has positive vascular and metabolic effects, this makes it also very important to a Nutritional Diversity diet. [3] 💋

 

HOT PEPPER SIDE EFFECTS

Hot chili peppers can burn you, is several places, the worst one is the eyes or private areas. Make sure to wash your hands when handling the fire fruits. To some and depending on the current diet they can cause over-acidity.

 

HOT PEPPER EXPERIENCE

I am in the Caribbean right now, on an island in Panama known as Bocas del Toro, a great place for permaculture farming, where there are some famed hot sauces but it’s not necessarily somewhere I would send a firey food lover. Bocas sauce is hot, but not that hot, and it does have a mustard seed base. Barbados had some great hot stuff too.

 

 

There are a few hot sauces of weight here for sure and across Central and South America a few more. I have had some solid stuff, and there are surely some murderous hot peppers growing quite well here in the tropics, and proudly many types at our own small family farm.

 

HOT PEPPER DISCUSSION

Tough Guys Eat Spicy Food :

1932, the Soviet Union sent one of its best agents to China, a former schoolteacher and counter-espionage expert from Germany named Otto Braun.

His mission was to serve as a military adviser to the Chinese Communists, who were engaged in a desperate battle for survival against Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists.

The tale of Braun’s adventures in the Chinese Communist revolution is packed with enough twists and turns for a big-screen thriller. In the clutch of culinary history, one quote from Braun’s autobiography recalls his first impressions of Mao Zedong, the man who would soon go on to become China’s Emperor.

“The food of the true revolutionary is the red pepper,” declared Mao. “And he who cannot endure red peppers is also unable to fight.”

I love this story, and I believe the quote is accurate. I don’t let the young men around me off easy for eating a bland plate of food, and I will have my own hot something with me, even if their household is unprepared, always. “Real Tough Guys Eat Spicy Food,” is one of the things they may hear me say.

I know, coming from Albuquerque New Mexico, where we love our Green Chili more than our … it’s a long-lasting positive relationship that never goes bad.

I thought for the longest time there would be no way I could ever live without the stuff. It really was that important to me, I am close to finding some imports or doing a dedicated climate control space to grow some of my own here but sadly at this time I miss her.

I am able to find a few good hot peppers here in Panama though.

Science now finds connections to neurological and hormonal endorphin releases in the hot peppers as well as other reactions that affect our happiness and our senses in life.

The NAUTILUS company published an article last year (Andrew Leonard 2016) entitled “Why Revolutionaries Love Spicy Food,” which explains basically that firey people like firey food, and that there is a link between the chili pepper and risk-taking.

Christopher Columbus on Jan. 1, 1493, recorded in his diary, his discovery of the chili pepper, on the Caribbean isla of Hispaniola,“the pepper which the local Indians used as spice is more abundant and more valuable than either black or melegueta pepper [an African spice from the ginger family].”

A Sichuanese folk saying goes: “Spicy peppers are the meat of poor guys.” Sichuan people an already hot eating people were the main group that adopted the chili pepper significantly when Columbus first imported it to Europe and Asia. Poor guys are usually tougher guys.

The chili pepper plant is a strong grower, easy to cultivate, productive crop. High in A, B, and C’s vitamin spread of nutrition, sure to keep the body and immune system tough and ready.

Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper, y Fuchsia Dunlop, an author of Chinese cookbooks, says that the region’s passion for spice is explained by the intersection between climate and traditional Chinese medicine: “In terms of Chinese medicine, the body is an energetic system, in which damp and dry, cold and hot, yin and yang, must be balanced.”

In the mid-70’s a study of the pepper craze in Oaxaca, Senior Rozin of the University of Pennsylvania determined that the act of eating chili peppers is an acquired taste in Mexico.

Children do not come out of the womb craving a scorching hot cuisine. They’re encouraged, by their families, to handle the chili’s burn with small doses that gradually increase.

In describing the variance between heavy hitter hot mouths and the light roaster, Rozin came up with a theory he called “benign masochism.” A certain type of person, he theorized, was lured to the burn, the same kind of person, he suggested, who might be drawn to other “sensation-seeking” activities.

Surprising amounts of sources word the chili peppers effect by saying the chili gives a mild ‘high.’

During the Sino-Japanese War between 1937-1945, of the 1,052 generals and marshals who served in the early ranks of the People’s Liberation Army, a whopping 82 percent hailed from China’s four spiciest provinces is pointed out by an essay from Hongjie Wang, an associate professor of history at Armstrong State University in Georgia.

Wang specializes in Sichuan culture, and in his essay, “Hot Peppers, Sichuan Cuisine and the Revolutions in Modern China,” he writes of one contemporary Chinese cultural observer who called Sichuan’s inherent “potential for rebellion, so beautiful and marvelous.” In 1911, according to Wang, a protest against “imperialist” control of newly constructed railroads in Sichuan triggered national unrest that ultimately led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty.

One could make the case that Sichuanese hot tempers set in motion the entire process of China’s modern political development. Anecdotal in the language of Sichuan, Wang scribes, “eating spicy food has come to be regarded as an indication of such personal characteristics as courage, valor, and endurance, all essential for a potential revolutionary.”

In a cultural list of the spiciest food geography, the “Spicy Quest” came up with the following red zones:

  1. South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Polynesian SE Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei),
  2. Buddhist SE Asia (Thailand, Laos, Burma, Vietnam),
  3. Himalayas (Bhutan, Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet?),
  4. China (Sichaun and Hunan provinces),
  5. Indigenous South America (Bolivia, Ecuador, Amazon),
  6. American Desert (US Southeast, New Mexico, Mexico),
  7. Korea Peninsula Sphere (Korean regions in China, Korea, and Russia, nearby Japanese and Chinese islands),
  8. East Mediterranean (Syria, Lebanon),
  9. Southern Africa (South Africa, Mozambique), Balkans, North Africa (Tunisia),
  10. West Africa (Guinea, Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal, Liberia),
  11. and the Caribbean (Trinidad, Jamaica).

A hot food eater identity is reasonably a daring individual who may like pain. Personality types class in the risk-taking, nomads on the move who can carry a cheap and easy-to-grow option for adding flavor to a constrained diet. Or they are from a hot and humid climate, where microorganisms grow, or strongly favoring a yin and yang medical philosophy.

The reasoning I like the best is those that believe the hot pepper is a source of courage and energy and makes them tough.

Certain indications point to fiery citrus combinations as being powerful pre-workout employs. This is not an advised combination for those building their tolerance to spicy food, but for advanced practitioners.

I can testify to you that real tough guys eat spicy food, that chili peppers are muscle food, and healthy food and that my people have bee eating and growing this food right where I was born and raised, under the red skies. 100% 505, (Hatch) is something I am very proud of, and what every Albuquerque born stud can tell you, is we love our Green Chili – and we love it so much that we will fight about it. 😀

A  Spicy Chocolate Food of the Gods

The Food of the Gods, of the Mayan and Azteca cultures; referring to their invented substances are usually ingested as a drink, chocolate was a mix that at that time called XOCOLATL: (SHOW-CO-LA-TIL) included hot peppers, a type we ave called for a long time now, “chili peppers.”

Spicy Food is For Tough Girls Too!

Holly Holm is shining athletic star that surely eats hot peppers and fiery food every day, and has dominated the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s divisions, for years now after obtaining about every boxing belt she possibly could have before making the MMA switch at age 30.I figure if you eat enough hot peppers you can almost kind of be like her; from Albuquerque (cause that is the real secret).

In a video of the pop song “La Mei zi” by Hunanese singer Song Zuying, who lives in a firey foods culture in Asia, is seen surrounded in scores of young, red-clad Chinese women frolicking amid a harvest of heaps of chili peppers, as Song Zuying sings:

As children, spiciness is not the spicy girls’ fear
As adults, spicy girls don’t fear the heat
Getting married, spicy girls fear that things might not be spicy enough.

In everything I do since her birth, I keep my daughter in mind, and so now that she follows the site regularly and I hope the diet too, she can start eating spicy foods, cause I know the people of her geographic region- and they are nowhere near as tough as Duke City people not even close, and I know they don’t have much hot stuff going on either, so she will have to go search out hot peppers.

Simply Go Spicy: Eat the hottest things you find on everything you eat, and you’ll be tougher all the way through those who do not. Life is just one big fight, what kind of champion, what kind of character, are you going to build? Yes, I already know and you do to: A Hot One!

 

HOT PEPPER FAQ

 

Q. Where is the traditional U.S. hot pepper native to?

A. The origin of this hot pepper has been traced to Mexico.

 

Q. What form does the traditional U.S. hot pepper plant grow to?

A. Hot pepper is a plant that grows on average between 3-4 feet in height.

 

Q. Which plant family hot pepper belongs to?

A. Hot pepper is a member of the 30 species of flowering plants in the nightshade family.

 

Q. What temperature range is best for hot pepper growth?

A. Hot pepper thrives well somewhere between 60°F/16°C and 90°F/32 °C.

 

Q. How does the hot pepper plant look?

A. Hot pepper bears white flowers and matures by forming fruits of different colors.

 

Q. When does the hot pepper plant blossom?

A. The white flowers typically only last several days. Hot pepper flower self pollinates and upon successful pollination, it would bear fruits.

 

Q. Where is the name hot chili pepper coming from?

A. it originates from Nahuatl chīlli

 

Q. What varieties of uses exist for hot peppers?

A. Chili pepper can be consumed raw, cooked, dried, or added as the primary ingredient in powders and sauces.

 

Q. What are some known medical uses for this hot pepper plant?

A. Hot pepper relieves nose congestion, lowers blood pressure, relieves natural pain, boosts immune functions, and induces red blood cell count.

 

Q. What gives chili pepper its spicy properties?

A. The chemical that endows this fruit is called capsaicin.

 

Q. How long does hot pepper take to mature?

A. Many varieties of chili peppers take 75 days or more to mature.

 

Q. How to grow hot pepper?

A. The best way is to transplant once seeds germinate in 2 weeks and move to the outside soil. Hot pepper likes plenty of sun and well-drained soil is a prerequisite.

 

Q. What are natural pests associated with this hot pepper plant?

A. Hot pepper is susceptible to cutworms, aphids, beetles, whiteflies, fungus.

 

Q. What is the seasonal behavior of hot pepper?

A. Most species of hot pepper last for one season only.

 

Q. What is the production amount of hot pepper worldwide?

A. Worldwide figure from 2014 recorded 32.3 million tons of green chili peppers and 3.8 million tons of dried chili peppers were produced.

 

Q. When is the earliest evidence that chili peppers were consumed and used by humans?

A. Chili peppers have entered the human diet in the Americas since at least 7500 BC.

 

Q. What other nutrients does hot pepper contain?

A. Red chili peppers contain large amounts of vitamin C, while other species contain copious amounts of vitamin A beta-carotene.

 

Q. Which part of the hot pepper plant contains the spiciest fruits?

A. The part of the chili pepper plant closest to the stem is usually the spiciest part for it has the highest concentration of capsaicin.

 

Q. Which countries produce the most amount of chili peppers?

A. Top producers rank as follows: China, Mexico.

 

Q. What other novel use of the chemical extracted from chili pepper?

A. Capsaicin extracted is used to fabricate pepper spray and tear gas as chemical irritants, deployed in self-defense and crowd control.

 

HOT PEPPER RECAP

Hot peppers are regular parts of our diets here, and we believe they make you strong.

They are some of the filthy few at the grocery store though because usually farmers use a lot of chemicals to grow them – grow your own.

 

Just give me the best hot pepper, please!

 

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Best cordyceps mushrooms are a genus of parasitic fungi that grows on the larvae of insects that have been mentioned since the days of old Ancient Chinese herbal literature and used over Centuries as the cure to 21 different ailments in total. [1]

They work as fungi that attack their insect host body and as the larvae grow the slender stems that grow inside and outside the being take control of the caterpillar or other host and guide the creature into a dark damp place where it can go into a spore production cycle fulfilling the final biological destiny of procreation.

Here at our study center in Panama, we call it “Zombie Powder,” and only effective stuff earns nicknames around this place. It is a Zombie stamina increase too; the substance will definitely help keep you going, in our experience.

Since we started incorporating these fungi in our routine we clearly incorporated an output multiplier as several performance markers really went up across the board for testers, namely stamina for non-endurance athletes. This is in our own research and testing and only this way can one really come up with accurate consumption guidelines.

“If you want to put it out, you have to put it in.”

The remains of the insect and fungi are then hand-collected, dried, and used to treat fatigue, sickness, kidney disease, and low sex drive.

The best cordyceps mushroom supplements on the market today usually do not include the insects and are grown using alternative mediums.

Ophiocordyceps sinensis (renamed 2007), Sphaeria sinensis grows on the larvae of the caterpillar Hepialus armoricanus Oberthur. Traditionally the caterpillar and the fungi are consumed together.

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There could be several different versions of the particular species, such as those collected in Bhutan. [2]

I often wonder in the garden if extreme strength or ability can be made from the foundation of extreme nutrition – of course, it does.

Nutritional Biodiversity Diet Model Basic: Our entire idea here is to form a minimum of 60 species, highly diverse, strategicly designed nutrition plans derived from non-monoculture cropping systems, and measure up dramatic increases in performance

Okay, let’s get into the best cordyceps mushroom supplements available.

 

BENEFITS

Lab tests and Centuries of use suggest the best cordyceps promote anti-aging and sustained youthfulness, exercise performance enhancements, and heart health.

Several great athletic tests have gone on with this fungi species and the clear result of performance enhancement is there! It’s great also because we get to see a model for our own athletic nutrition testing of the NDdiet. (x)

Best cordyceps athletic test findings support the belief held in China that Cs-4 could improve oxygen uptake or aerobic capacity and ventilation function and resistance to fatigue of elderly people in exercise. [3] This is a great supplement for older people.

Cordyceps have effects on both innate body immunity and adaptive immunity, furthermore, cordyceps also feature a modulatory effect on the stomach’s overall immune system, which may further influence systemic immune function. These same scientific examinations and studies show cordyceps fungi types to be anti-tumor acting medicine, as well as protective effects to the kidneys and anti-hypoglycemic effects.  [4]

Swimming tests confirm fatigue resistance and I am a big long-distance ocean swimmer, so this is important to me. [5]

 

SIDE EFFECTS

There is a wealth of testimony out there now to the great effects that these best cordyceps are having on people. There are not too many side effects reported and the amount of existing documentation for studying use is immense. [9]

You may not want to take the best cordyceps if you have a myelogenous type of cancer such as AML or CML. Cordyceps mushrooms have been shown to increase the proliferation of red blood precursor cells, who arise from the same lineage as the cells that cause myelogenous cancers.

Or, if you are taking insulin or other blood-glucose-lowering medications as cordyceps may have an additive hypoglycemic effect and so blood glucose should be monitored.

If a drug is taken that has a “blood-thinning” activity, cordyceps may further increase the risk of heavy bleeding. [6]

Likely recognized initially for the appearance of animal transformation into a plant, this fungi-insect relationship as a food has been thoroughly investigated and used in ancient Asian cultures. [7]

Learning and memory improvements were dynamically shown through supplementation animal testing describes as

This is an interesting study where model, where learning and memory impairment was established via injection of scopolamine hydrobromide and the effects of different doses of Cordyceps polypeptide, delivered intra-gastrically were investigated physical tests such as a maze, the measurement of several biological indexes in the serum, and brain tissue of the mice, and the identification of differentially expressed genes and the related cellular signaling pathways. The results showed that Cordyceps polypeptide could improve learning and memory. [8]

Drink more water while taking a cordyceps supplement.

 

EXPERIENCE

There are some indications that cordyceps fermentation could produce a much more stunning set of results. Possibly cordyceps kombucha is a worthwhile experiment for the team. [x]

Abstractly, when I think of how the next generation spores would find new caterpillars, it must be a combination of intelligently chasing new colonies of the caterpillars with the zombie caterpillar body and maybe even intelligent flight of the spore to the new larvae? It’s hard to imagine a species of fungi that survives this way. Such an incredible species it’s no doubt the two possess together such marvelous medical miracles.

Our cordyceps experience is just beginning, but we will be sure to update this section as that experience grows in knowledge, scientific confirmations, and new discoveries.

Powdered cordyceps should not be mixed with oils, and should be mixed with dense fiber foods that can bind to the powder. Blend thoroughly.

A dose too heavy can cause intestinal pains and constipation.

I had some candy-coated cashews the other day that tasted just like them. Someone gave them to me, as I haven’t not been doing seed foods for a few years now.

It has been noticed that one week to 30-day intensive consumption has great benefit, and it has been felt that 30days could be the best end of the cycle for this consumable.

We find the substance most favorable for running and swimming.

 

DISCUSSION

With the best cordyceps product ranking, we were very pleased to find great availability for this lesser-known and lesser emphasized age-old superfood.

Bulk Supplements Company is a great supplier of pure well-made and authentic supplements and they offer a cordyceps product that we tried and it was amazing! Very effective athletic performance supplement we are very thankful to have in the “go box.”

General user satisfaction is exceptionally high with this product among all manufacturers we ranked.

Update! Today November 17, 2019, as an ode to Paul Stamens and hearty thanks for his new book to include the shared discovery of the mycelial brain networks on the Joe Rogan Experience (#1385); we talk benefits, the best cordyceps available and possible benefits and side effects that come with their use.

 

FAQ

 

Q. What is cordyceps?

A. Cordyceps is a type of fungi that comprises 400 species.

 

Q. Where are cordyceps mostly distributed geographically?

A. The cordyceps species are abundant and diverse in humid temperate and tropical forests.

 

Q. Has cordyceps fungi long been a part of Chinese and Tibetan medicinal recipes?

A. Cordyceps has long been used in traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine for treating diarrhea, headache, cough, rheumatism, liver disease, kidney disease.

 

Q. Which species are commonly used?

A. Two in particular are commonly used as ingredients in the medicine. They are cordyceps sinesis and Cordyceps militaris.

 

Q. What is a typical cordyceps life cycle?

A. Typical cordyceps life cycle initiates with its spores falling on the insect and then the spore will germinate and small thread-like filaments called hyphae will begin to grow inside the insect and turn into mycelium. Subsequently, the host is completely consumed and a blade-like mushroom will protrude from the insect’s head. The mushroom will then release spores and the life cycle will restart.

 

Q. Does each species of cordyceps adapt only to a specific host type?

A. Every species of cordyceps normally target a specific type of insect.

 

Q. What is cordyceps sinensis?

A. Cordyceps Sinensis targets the host of caterpillars of the Hepialus moth.

 

Q. What properties does cordyceps sinensis possess?

A. Cordyceps is a type of medicinal mushroom said to offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits

 

Q. What distinct effect does cordyceps have on our body?

A. Cordyceps serves to boost energy in our body naturally. It has been demonstrated by many high-performance athletes who consume cordyceps.

 

Q. Is cordyceps good for diabetes?

A. Cordyceps has long been used as a Chinese traditional treatment for diabetes.

 

Q. Does consumption of cordyceps helps to regulate blood pressure?

A. Cordyceps has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which may help prevent or treat high blood pressure.

 

Q. Does cordyceps play a role in improving respiratory function?

A. Cordyceps extract can relax airway constriction and help sufferers alleviate moderate to severe asthma.

 

Q. Does cordyceps possess anti-cancer properties?

A. A particular scientific research study has claimed that cordyceps extract was able to cause cell death in breast cancer cells in test tube studies.

 

Q. Is cordyceps safe for short-term use?

A. Though there may exist some mild signs of side effects, consumption for short-term use is generally regarded as safe.

 

Q. Are there other precautions for using cordyceps?

A. People on diabetes medications may steer clear of cordyceps as the combined use may cause blood sugar to drop too much.

 

Q. What about patients who suffer from bleeding disorders? Should they heed its use?

A. People who are taking blood anticoagulants or anti-clotting drugs may avoid taking cordyceps.

 

Q. What forms are typically available for cordyceps?

A. Cordyceps is available in capsule, tablet, or powder forms. Dried whole mushrooms can also be found online for purchase.

 

Q. How are different forms being used?

A. Tinctures and extracts are made out of whole cordyceps and powdered cordyceps can be mixed into smoothies and protein shakes, or brewed as a tea infusion.

 

Q. What should we look out for when purchasing cordyceps?

A. Cordyceps supplements labeled as yeast-free are good since they are unlikely to be contaminated with molds.

 

Q. Are the best cordyceps lab-grown copies?

A. The great thing about fungi is it is really easy to be procreational because fungi spores grow well with calculated nutrition and a good environment it could even be argued that a cordyceps growing environment enhanced by humans would produce even better more powerful strains and more potent fungi.

 

RECAP

Joe Rogan likes them.

Go slow and in small increments. Drink lots of water.

Try messing around with a ferment. 💎

 

Hey just give me the best stuff.

 

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