Chilli flakes are not only delicious to cook with, but they're amazing for our health too if consumed regularly. Red chilli flakes are actually a great source of vitamin C and depending on the amount you consume, contain more vitamin C than a lemon. Red chilli flakes come from red pepper which contain vitamin B6 and vitamin A - both of which can play an important role in the body's energy metabolism. They also help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and because they help increase the metabolsm.