Consume mini-peppers as a snack for effective hydration (90% water) and to meet daily vitamin C requirements (70-95 mg per pepper) in order to boost skin radiance and collagen production.

noli's read

Eating mini-peppers is an excellent habit for well-being, although the amount of nutrients per unit is slightly overestimated. In terms of hydration, USDA databases (observational data) confirm that peppers are composed of over 92% water, which validates their high hydrating power. Regarding the radiance effect, a major review of studies published in the journal *Nutrients* (review of RCTs and observational studies) demonstrates that vitamin C is an essential cofactor for collagen synthesis and for the protection of the skin barrier. Nevertheless, the promise of 70 to 95 mg of vitamin C per mini-pepper is exaggerated: this amount actually corresponds to a 100 g serving (or about 3 mini-peppers according to the USDA), with a single individual fruit providing closer to 25 to 30 mg. Finally, the abundance of beta-carotene is scientifically validated for ripe peppers (red and orange), acting as an excellent antioxidant. In short, the benefit is quite real, provided you eat a small handful rather than just one.

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