Pepperoni releases happiness hormones🌶️



What makes pepperoni special đźŚ¶ď¸Ź

The activation of body and mind. It generates heat, releases endorphins, makes you alert and cheerful. One could say:
Chili awakens the fiery body.


Chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens) tincture

No.14

Effects on body & mind

Physical

  • Promotes blood circulation
  • Increases metabolism & energy expenditure
  • May provide mild pain relief (via pain receptors activated by capsaicin)

Mental

  • The spicy taste awakens the senses
  • Activates attention & alertness
  • Acts like a sharp natural pick-me-up

Mood & psyche

  • Chili releases endorphins when eaten – the happiness hormones.
  • One feels more invigorated, cheerful, and energized.

Active constituents

Pungent compounds

  • Capsaicin
  • Dihydrocapsaicin
  • Nordihydrocapsaicin
  • Homodihydrocapsaicin
  • Homocapsaicin

Essential oils

  • Limonene
  • Pinene
  • Myrcene
  • Linalool
  • β-Caryophyllene

Carotenoids

  • Beta-carotene (provitamin A)
  • Capsanthin
  • Capsorubin
  • Zeaxanthin
  • Lutein

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin K
  • Folic acid

Minerals

  • Potassium
  • Magnesium
  • Iron
  • Calcium
  • Phosphorus

Flavonoids / polyphenols

  • Quercetin
  • Luteolin
  • Kaempferol
  • Apigenin

Other secondary plant compounds

  • Bitter compounds
  • Phenolic acids
  • Capsaicinoids (pungent substances)

Application

Mild general use:
1–3 drops in water, tea, or honey, 1–2 times daily

For digestion or low energy:
3–5 drops, 1–3 times daily

For a feeling of cold / warming tonic:
1–2 drops in hot water, 1–2 times daily

External use:
For muscles / tension:
5–10 drops of chili tincture in 1–2 tsp oil (olive, sesame, St. John’s wort oil), gently massage in

For cold feet / hands:
1–2 drops in oil, massage in and wash hands thoroughly afterward!

📌Please note:

  • The tincture contains approx. 37% alcohol.
  • Very high doses of capsaicin may irritate the stomach or mucous membranes; therefore, use sparingly.

Why chili truly makes you alert 🌶️

Capsaicin: the wake-up compound
Capsaicin is the pungent substance in pepperoni/chili. It binds to TRPV1 receptors in the mouth and stomach lining. These receptors signal “heat” to the brain – even when no actual temperature increase is present. The result:
You feel fire, heat, and activation.

Physical response
Your brain thinks: “Oh, danger – activate!”
Adrenaline and endorphins are released: heart rate increases, blood pressure rises slightly, and energy levels go up.

Endorphin effect
Capsaicin causes a mild pain stimulus that triggers the brain to release endorphins.
Endorphins = natural happiness hormones.

Circulation & warming effect
Capsaicin dilates blood vessels and promotes circulation.
The body warms up through this “inner heat.”


📌Our recommendation is:

Above all, to eat a healthy diet, engage in sports, enjoy daily movement outdoors in nature, and drink clean water. However, in today’s world it is often not possible to follow all of these essential principles of life regularly or long-term. In addition, stress levels are widely high, and exposure to environmental factors, chemicals, toxins, pesticides, and much more has increased.
An essence from the wonderful natural world can not only provide us with valuable vitamins, minerals, and feelings of happiness: when used correctly, it offers remarkably efficient, side-effect free support, both preventively and reactively✔️