Using Cayenne Pepper Capsules

by Raylen on May 17, 2007

A reader wrote in asking if it’s okay to use cayenne pepper capsules instead of mixing the cayenne pepper directly into the lemonade…

“Hi, I am wondering if I could take pure cayenne pepper capsules instead of putting the powder directly in my lemonade……. Please let me know! Thank you.”

While the master cleanse recipe says to mix cayenne pepper in with the lemonade, it’s okay to use cayenne pepper capsules if you have a hard time drinking the lemonade with cayenne pepper mixed in.

Just make sure you’re taking the capsules at the same time you’re drinking the lemonade, or a few minutes before and you should be fine.

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Latoya June 26, 2010 at 2:23 pm

I was also wondering do you have to do the salt flush in the morning or can you just skip over that because i can’t do the salt flush and if i don’t do the salt flush will it still work for me far as getting the same results of loosing weight?

mikaela June 27, 2010 at 2:47 pm

Im just done with my day one on MC hurrayyy!!.. I wasn’t feeling hungry or irritated that much by the cayenne capsules even though I felt a little burning into my stomach but nothing that I could’t bear.. the most difficult thing was keeping telling my friends NO to ..”common taste this or drink this”..but still got through happily!
God Bless!!

LaToya Butler July 16, 2010 at 10:26 pm

I was wondering if I have the 515mg of cayenne capsules how many do I take per day? I was seeing that lots of people have only taken the 450 mg sapsules and they were saying that they take at least 2 per day so I was wondering how many through out the day would I have to take?

LaToya July 16, 2010 at 10:33 pm

I was wondering if I premake my lemonade and don’t make it fresh everyday will I still get the same results because I really don’t feel like making a glass a day I would rather permake it and drink it through out the day.

Tom Cruz July 27, 2010 at 11:35 am

Hey, I’m still having problems with my bowels? I took 8 pepper pills to cure my hemroids and it worked?

Tanda August 27, 2010 at 11:31 am

This is day one. I have made to day three on two other occasions. I am pushing to make it pass three days this time.

lindsay October 25, 2010 at 8:22 am

On another website I read that the capsules are not as effective. If they are, I would love to try this option. The cayenne pepper is making it hard to drink my concoction.
I am on day one too! I am way less hungry than I thought I would be. Another added bonus is I have way more time, time I would have otherwise dedicated to preparing food. I am thrilled so far.

Mallory November 28, 2010 at 11:31 am

My cayenne pepper capsules are more than 500 mgs each. How many should I take in one day?

pepper mills December 6, 2010 at 10:06 pm

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AprilG. April 10, 2011 at 11:27 am

The vitamin shop has Cayenne Pepper pills that cool in your stomach. You can get a bottle of 90 for about 8 bucks ($7.49+tax), you can get more pills if you choose to do so. I currently have the Cool Cayenne by Solaray with buthcher’s broom added for artery health. I do not feel the burning sensation at all, it does what it says. You can purchase it from 40,ooo heat units (HU’s) to 100,000 HU’s your choice. I have the 40,ooo heat units, and it also comes in the Vitamin shoppe brand as well. Prices will vary acording to HU’s and amount of pills you want.

Lucy May 1, 2011 at 1:26 pm

If you read the “cleansing or Surgery” book by Embassy of Heaven CleaningOrSurgery.com it says that you should take 1/10 teaspoon for every 10oz of lemonade drink. The 500mg cayenne capsule equals about that amount so for everyone wondering how much to take. Just take one (500mg) capsule with every 10 oz lemonade drink and just make sure you are drink 10 glasses a day so the cayenne pepper intake adds up to a tsp. So read the book, its really cheap to buy and its really helpful. The internet doesnt have as much info but this book does a really good job of explaining a lot of questions.

Mel May 6, 2011 at 2:20 pm

I just started the mast cleanse… if you don’t take the Sea Salt flush…. then you should be taking laxatives every night before you go to bed…. since your not ingesting any any food… you won’t have regular movements… so the point of the laxatives/sea salt water… is to get rid of all the stuff in your body thats bad… the cleanse cleans out your system…. but the laxatives lets you release the bad stuff from your body completely!

pieter June 16, 2011 at 2:11 am

i take one cayenne pill a day is this o k ? i had a bypass 4 years ago

nicole July 21, 2011 at 9:56 am

hello ,i tried to do my cleansing but didt not made it , but i liked drinking the lemon , cayenne and maple drink is this ok ? i eat ones a day only i have lost lbs and not hungry all the time !! i would like to know if this is ok or not good for my health? thank you

krystal October 5, 2011 at 12:22 am

I am completing day one and I have tried the diet before but could not do it with the cayenne pepper. I went to whole foods this time and bought empty pill capsules to put my cayenne pepper in! I take one full capsule of it with each drink. I am not hungry but the thought of eating something is always there! I can’t wait to be done! I love food! I already eat very healthy but miss food already! I will do 5 days max and 3 minimum if it comes down to it.

Anonymous October 24, 2011 at 10:06 am

cuantas veces al dia puedo tomar la clasula de cayenne

Researcher October 24, 2011 at 7:12 pm

Gastrointestinal Side Effects

Although people use cayenne pepper to treat gastrointestinal problems, the substance can cause stomach irritation in some individuals, according to PDRhealth.com. Anyone prone to heartburn should talk to a health care provider before taking cayenne pepper capsules. Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome or stomach or intestinal ulcers may not be able to safely consume cayenne pepper supplements.
Moisture Effects

The body may react to effects of capsaicin stimulation by producing extra moisture, as noted by the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). A person taking cayenne pepper capsules may experience sweating, flushing, watery eyes and a runny nose.
Allergic Reaction

Some individuals may experience an allergic reaction to cayenne pepper. This is more likely in people allergic to avocados, bananas, chestnuts, kiwi or latex, according to PDRhealth.com. Signs include difficulty breathing, chest pain, tightness in the throat or chest, a skin rash, hives, and itchy or swollen skin. An allergic reaction to cayenne pepper capsules should be considered a medical emergency.
Kidney and Liver Issues

Consuming too much capsaicin can cause kidney and liver damage, according to the UMMC. People should not exceed recommended doses, and anyone with kidney or liver problems should not take cayenne pepper capsules.
Breast-Feeding Considerations

Breast-feeding women should not eat cayenne pepper or use cayenne supplements. The MSKCC notes that some babies have developed a skin condition called erythematous dermatitis after their breast-feeding mothers ate food flavored with cayenne. Erythematous dermatitis causes skin scaling and peeling.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/121540-side-effects-cayenne-pepper-capsules/#ixzz1bkegAXoI

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