health benefits of bell pepper

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• good source of vitamin C, thiamine, vitamin B6, beta carotene, and folic acid.
  
• contain a large amount of phytochemicals that have exceptional antioxidant activity.
• Red bell peppers contain lycopene, which is a carotene that helps to protect against cancer and heart disease.
• be protective against cataracts.
  
• Just like other nutrient-dense vegetables, bell peppers contain many different powerful phytochemicals.
• prevent blood clot formation and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes probably due to their content of substances such as vitamin C, capsaicin, and flavonoids.