Recently, Dr. Michael Greger (NutritionFacts.org) released two related videos discussing how the unique fat-burning properties of brown adipose tissue can be activated or boosted (and thereby help with weight loss in adults) by a consuming capsaicin found in chili peppers as well as arginine-rich foods. For a transcript and list of sources (scientific sources) cited in each video, visit the links provided below:
Brown Fat: Losing Weight Through Thermogenisis
Boosting Brown Fat Through Diet