At a glance
Cayenne is a hot, red chili from the Capsicum family. Its fire comes from capsaicin, the compound that makes your mouth tingle.
Origin story
Chili peppers began in the Americas, then traveled the world and now flavor dishes in nearly every cuisine. Dried and ground, cayenne is a classic spice-rack item.
Its role in the formula
The label says it helps boost metabolism and increase calorie burning.* It joins ginger as the other warming spice in the lineup.
Good to know
In drops the chili is blended with the other extracts. The supplement facts on the bottle have the details.