Particulate matter in the body, such as the cholesterol crystals associated with vascular disease and the amyloid plaques that form in the brain in Alzheimer's disease, can also cause inflammation but the exact mechanism of action remains unclear. (sciencedaily.com)
While further research will speak to the exact mechanism of action, all signs currently point to capsaicin, the active component of chili peppers that's responsible for what we interpret as their «spicy» flavor. (mindbodygreen.com)
It has also been shown to have a beneficial effect for those suffering for diarrhea, although the exact mechanism of this action is unknown. (herbazest.com)