Capsaicin and TRPV1: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Mitigate Vascular Aging

Vascular aging and its associated diseases represent a principal cause of mortality among the global elderly population, making the mitigation of vascular aging a significant aspiration for humanity. This article explores the intersection of nature and health, focusing on the role of the natural plant, pepper, and its principal bioactive compound, capsaicin, in combating vascular aging. By examining molecular and cellular mechanisms as well as phenotypic alterations in blood vessels, we offer a comprehensive review of the effects of capsaicin and its receptor, transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), within vascular aging. We propose that capsaicin may serve as the medication with the potential to slow the progress of vascular aging and could constitute a new strategy to treat vascular aging related disease.