Jets' Aaron Rodgers Says He's Been Drinking Cayenne Pepper Water: 'Fountain of Youth' | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report

As New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has dealt with a series of nagging injuries in recent weeks, he is turning to a mixture of cayenne pepper and water to help his body heal.

Rodgers told reporters he has been drinking the mix that he calls the "fountain of youth" after being introduced to it by Jets punter Thomas Morstead.

Aaron Rodgers says Thomas Morstead has introduced him to "the fountain of youth" -- cayenne pepper and water. Rodgers says he's "gassing up" with it and feels great physically this week.<br><br>Cayenne pepper and water can have several health benefits, including pain relief. Full…

Per WebMD, the health benefits of cayenne pepper include pain relief from the capsaicin "by reducing the amount of a chemical messenger known as substance P, which travels to your brain to signal discomfort."

Capsaicin can also provide a boost to your metabolism and improve digestive health.

Compared some of the healing methods Rodgers has used in the past, including psychedelics like ayahuasca, using cayenne pepper and water is fairly tame by his usual standards.

The health benefits might also be necessary to help Rodgers make it through the season. He was dealing with left knee and hamstring issues going into the Jets' Week 8 game against the New England Patriots.

Rodgers, who will turn 41 on Dec. 2, is the oldest player on an active NFL roster this season. Jason Peters, 42, is currently on the practice squad for the Seattle Seahawks.

The leg, ankle and hamstring injuries Rodgers has been dealing with this season aren't a surprise considering he tore his left Achilles in his first game with the Jets last year.

It's also a common symptom of aging, especially if you are a 40-year-old athlete playing his 20th season in the NFL.

Rodgers and the Jets will be hoping the health benefits from the "fountain of youth" can provide a spark to the team. They have lost five straight games and are tied for last place in the AFC East with a 2-6 record going into Thursday's game against the Houston Texans.