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The New Mexico State University and it's Chile Pepper Institute has this
to say regarding the the nutritional and vitamin value of chile peppers.

Calcium
Importance: Builds and maintains bones and teeth; regulates heart
rhythm; eases insomnia; helps regulate the passage of nutrients in & out
of the cell walls; assists in normal blood clotting; helps maintain
proper nerve and muscle function; lowers blood pressure; important to
normal kidney function and in current medical research reduces the
incidence of colon cancer, and reduces blood cholesterol levels.

Deficiency Symptoms: May result in arm and leg muscles spasms, softening
of bones, back and leg cramps, brittle bones, rickets, poor growth,
osteoporosis ( a deterioration of the bones), tooth decay, depression.

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Importance: Its major function is to combine with protein and copper in
making hemoglobin. Hemoglobin transports oxygen in the blood from the
lungs to the tissues which need oxygen to maintain basic life functions.
Iron builds up the quality of the blood and increases resistance to
stress and disease. It is also necessary for the formation of myoglobin
which is found only in muscle tissue. Myoglobin supplies oxygen to
muscle cells for use in the chemical reaction that results in muscle
contraction. Iron also prevent fatigue and promotes good skin tone.

Deficiency Symptoms: May result in weakness, paleness of skin,
constipation, anemia.

Magnesium
Importance: Plays an important role in regulating the neuromuscular
activity of the heart; maintains normal heart rhythm; necessary for
proper calcium & Vitamin C metabolism; converts blood sugar into energy.

Deficiency Symptoms: May result in calcium depletion, heart spasms
nervousness, muscular excitability, confusion; kidney stones.

Phosphorous
Importance: Works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth. Helps in
metabolism.

Potassium
Importance: Works with sodium to regulate the body's waste balance and
normalize heart rhythms; aids in clear thinking by sending oxygen to the
brain; preserves proper alkalinity of body fluids; stimulates the
kidneys to eliminate poisonous body wastes; assists in reducing high
blood pressure; promotes healthy skin.

Deficiency Symptoms: May result in poor reflexes, nervous disorders,
respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, muscle damage.

Vitamin C is essential in wound healing and in the formation of
collagen, a protein important in the formation of healthy skin, tendons,
bones, and supportive tissues. Deficiency results in defective collagen
formation and is marked by joint pains, irritability, growth
retardation, anemia, shortness of breath, and increased susceptibility
to infection.

Vitamin A has a direct role in vision and is a component of a pigment
present in the retina of the eye. It is essential for the proper
functioning of most body organs and also affects the functioning of the
immune system.

Riboflavin or Vitamin B2 is required to complete several reactions in
the energy cycle. Reddening of the lips with cracks at the corners of
the mouth, inflammation of the tongue, and a greasy, scaly inflammation
of the skin are common symptoms of deficiency.

Niacin or nicotinic acid helps the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Prolonged deprivation leads to pellagra, a disease characterized by skin
lesions, gastrointestinal disturbance, and nervous symptoms.

Vitamin B6 is a coenzyme for several enzyme systems involved in the
metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. No human disease has
been found to be caused by a deficiency of this vitamin. Chronic use of
large doses of vitamin B6 can create dependency and cause complications
in the peripheral nervous system.

Folate or folic acid is necessary for the synthesis of nucleic acids and
the formation of red blood cells. Folic-acid deficiency most commonly
causes folic-acid-deficiency anemia. Symptoms include gastrointestinal
problems, such as sore tongue, cracks at the corners of the mouth,
diarrhea, and ulceration of the stomach and intestines. Large doses of
folic acid can cause convulsions and other nervous-system problems.

Tryptophan (Essential Amino Acid) a natural relaxant, helps alleviate
insomnia by inducing normal sleep; reduces anxiety & depression; helps
in the treatment of migraine headaches; helps the immune system; helps
reduce the risk of artery & heart spasms; works with Lysine in reducing
cholesterol levels.

Lysine (Essential Amino Acid) insures the adequate absorption of
calcium; helps form collagen ( which makes up bone cartilage &
connective tissues); aids in the production of antibodies, hormones &
enzymes. Recent studies have shown that Lysine may be effective against
herpes by improving the balance of nutrients that reduce viral growth. A
deficiency may result in tiredness, inability to concentrate,
irritability, bloodshot eyes, retarded growth, hair loss, anemia &
reproductive problems.

Phenylalaine (Essential Amino Acid) used by the brain to produce
Norepinephrine, a chemical that transmits signals between nerve cells
and the brain; keeps you awake & alert; reduces hunger pains; functions
as an antidepressant and helps improve memory.

Nutritional information reprinted from the NMSU Chile Pepper Institute-
Reknown experts of chile peppers.
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