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Condiments
Hot Sauce
Hot sauce is a spicy condiment typically made from chili peppers, vinegar, and salt, with ingredients and sodium levels varying widely by brand and style. It is used primarily for flavor and is usually consumed in small amounts.
Beneficial properties
contains capsaicin
low calorie condiment
adds flavor without sugar
may stimulate salivation
provides antioxidant compounds from peppers
Nutritional highlights
Hot sauce may provide small amounts of vitamin C and carotenoids from chili peppers, but it is often notable nutritionally for its sodium content rather than substantial micronutrients due to small serving sizes.
Conditions it helps with
Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD), Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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IBS
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IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Stomach Ulcers & Gastritis
Includes: Gastritis, Ulcers (peptic)
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