What is Capsimax? The cayenne extract in Sí Quema
Capsimax® is a branded extract of red chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) made by OmniActive Health Technologies. It delivers capsaicinoids, the compounds that make peppers hot, inside a coated beadlet instead of as raw pepper. Sí Quema has 100 mg of Capsimax® per scoop, printed on the label.
Key takeaways
- What it is: a red chili pepper extract standardized for capsaicinoids.
- The coating: OmniActive says its beadlet coating is meant to improve stomach tolerability.
- Dose in Sí Quema: 100 mg per scoop.
- What you may notice: the label warns it may cause sweating and a warm, flushing sensation.
What is in Capsimax®?
Capsimax® is a capsicum extract, which means it's made from chili peppers and concentrated for capsaicinoids. Capsaicin is the best known of them. According to OmniActive, the extract is produced with its OmniBead coating technology, which encapsulates the capsaicinoids. OmniActive says the coating is meant to improve gastrointestinal tolerability, so you get a measured amount of capsaicinoids without swallowing a spoonful of cayenne.
Why is it in a pre-workout?
It's the main thermogenic ingredient in Sí Quema, the one behind the "cayenne kick." "Thermogenic" describes ingredients associated with warmth. Many people notice they feel warmer or sweat more after a scoop, and the Sí Quema label says it may cause sweating and a warm, flushing sensation. It sits next to the energy and focus side of the formula: 200 mg of caffeine and 350 mg of L-theanine. Every dose and its source is on the ingredients page.
Is it the same as eating cayenne pepper?
No. The heat in fresh or dried peppers varies from batch to batch, and you can't tell how many capsaicinoids you're getting. A standardized extract is made to a consistent spec, and Sí Quema prints the exact amount, 100 mg, on the label.
Who should be careful?
- People with a sensitive stomach or who don't tolerate spicy food. Start with half a scoop.
- Anyone under 18, or anyone pregnant or nursing: Sí Quema isn't for you.
- Anyone with a medical condition or taking medication: talk to your doctor first.
- Don't combine Sí Quema with other caffeine.
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