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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2016; 22(45): 10045-10052
Published online Dec 7, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i45.10045
Table 1 Effects of capsaicin-containing red pepper sauce on secondary peristaltic parameters
SalineCapsaicinCapsaicin 1Capsaicin 2
Amplitude of contractions (mmHg)
Slow distension82.9 (17.3)82.6 (20.2)95.9 (9.1)105.1 (11.1)
Rapid distension94.5 (11.5)104.8 (15.2)116.7 (22.0)121.8 (17.1)
Duration of contractions (s)
Slow distension3.0 (0.3)3.5 (0.4)3.4 (0.5)3.5 (0.7)
Rapid distension3.24(0.4)4.0 (0.7)3.5(0.6)4.0 (0.7)


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