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Condiments

Two Of Tabasco Or Other Hot Sauce

Hot sauce is a condiment made primarily from chili peppers, vinegar, and salt, often with additional spices. It is used in small amounts to add heat and acidity to foods.

Beneficial properties

very low calorie contains capsaicin adds flavor with small portions may stimulate appetite provides some antioxidant compounds

Nutritional highlights

Hot sauce typically provides capsaicin and small amounts of vitamin C, but many varieties are notable mainly for their sodium content rather than substantial nutrients.

Caution. Spicy hot sauce may aggravate heartburn, acid reflux, gastritis, ulcers, or IBS symptoms, and many varieties are high in sodium.

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
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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
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