Effect of Dihydrocapsiate on Energy Expenditure in Women

Inclusion Criteria: * BMI: 18.5-34.5 kg/m2 * Good general health * Low to mild physical activity * Willing to maintain habitual diet and physical activity patterns throughout the study period * Premenopausal and cycling regularly or using oral contraceptives * Willing to attend study visits only during the follicular phase or bleed phase of their menstrual cycle * Understands study procedures and signs forms providing informed consent to participate in the study * Have spoken and written English literacy Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes mellitus or any conditions that might affect energy metabolism * Weight change ±2 kg over previous three months * Known sensitivity or allergy to ingredients of the study products * Non-breakfast eater * Recent use of antibiotics * History of smoking during the six months prior to study * Recent signs or symptoms of infection, including cold or flu-like symptoms * Concurrent or recent intervention study participation * Instability in breathing patterns or energy expenditure measures * History of drug or alcohol abuse * Lipid-lowering, anti-hypertensive or anti-inflammatory steroid medication use * Weight loss medication * Pregnant or lactating * Unwilling to be randomized to any experimental group and unable to meet all requirements of the study