Presentation
Abstract In the present study, we analyzed the relationship between eating behavior of spicy food and endogenous testosterone. Participants included 114 males between the ages of 18 and 44 recruited from the community. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Flankingston asked his fellow Chrysler dealership employees at a company picnic last weekend, to which he brought his own sampler selection of hot sauces and dared everyone present to try them. [theonion.com]
The heat in hot peppers comes from capsaicinoids, which is the general name for the class of compounds present in the capsicum family of plants. [nutritionsecrets.com]
Entire Body System
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Chills
That's okay, because spices work well in a variety of chilled dishes. [news.health.com]
We think that chilling these wines in the fridge first will work best. A crisp and fruity white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc pairs very well with more mild Indian curries (light to medium-spiced curries). [vivino.com]
Young red wines like Zinfandels and blends can be chilled and makes them soothing to the palate especially with milder spicy foods as meat curries, fajitas and some chicken dishes. [spicesinc.com]
“It’s an excuse to chill and, after 40 episodes, I look forward to those lazy evenings on the couch.” Klaus agrees, thinking recovery is mostly a mental challenge. “When you are actually burning, time is your friend,” he tells me. [firstwefeast.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Epigastric Pain
CONCLUSIONS: High consumption of spicy foods is associated with greater odds of CUD, frequent postprandial fullness and epigastric pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Cardiovascular
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Irregular Heart Rhythm
In fact, capsaicin is currently being studied for its ability to treat circulatory problems, hardening of the arteries, and irregular heart rhythm. [news.health.com]
Jaw & Teeth
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Lip Swelling
Question I don't have very spicy food often, yet when I do eat things with chili peppers in it, not only does my mouth burn, but my lips swell and sometimes blister. My throat will also hurt. Is this common? How do I stop it?! [wikihow.com]
Psychiatrical
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Impulsivity
Other personality measures, including Sensitivity to Punishment (SP), Sensitivity to Reward (SR), and the Impulsivity and Risk Taking subscales of the DSM5 Personality Inventory (PID-5) did not show significant relationships with liking of spicy foods [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Neurologic
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Lip Smacking
The best dish on his menu, arguably, is a plate of momos doused in a lip-smacking but mind-numbingly hot chilli sauce. The momos are so good that we can not help ordering them. [food.ndtv.com]
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Screaming
I sometimes compare hot chiles with winter bathing—if you throw a 17-year-old into cold water she will scream like crazy, but an old woman would swim like nothing bothers her. It’s all in the brain. [firstwefeast.com]
Workup
Serum
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Cholesterol Increased
RELATED: 3 Tricks to Cool Down Spicy Food Spicy foods are good for your heart Hot peppers have been shown to lower heart disease risk by decreasing levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol, increasing "good" HDL, and improving circulation. [news.health.com]
Treatment
Cayenne Pepper for Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Chronic Indigestion Chronic red pepper powder ingestion may be an effective treatment for IBS and chronic dyspepsia (indigestion), both of which can arise from food poisoning. [nutritionfacts.org]
Spicy foods may be better tolerated after successful treatment, which involves removing or treating the cause and protecting the stomach from irritants as it heals. [livestrong.com]
He has continued to use a variety of treatments for patients who suffered from hiccups long enough to seek medical attention and found his patients may experience a 20 to 25 percent success rate. 29 Those treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy [articles.mercola.com]
No medical treatment may be required unless there are complications. However, when there are underlying conditions like peptic ulcers or inflammatory bowel disease that aggravates due to spicy foods then medical treatment may be necessary. [healthhype.com]
Epidemiology
But the researchers corrected for a wide variety of other epidemiologic factors: drinking, smoking, education, physical activity and more. [chicagotribune.com]
Author information 1 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing 100191, China. [email protected] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
They are high in nutrients such as calcium plus vitamins A and C, and there’s some evidence that hot chilies can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, help prevent diabetes and boost metabolism. They may also have some ability to prevent cancer. [besthealthmag.ca]
To help prevent heartburn and GERD, choose roasted, grilled, or baked foods over fried foods, and go easy on butter. [webmd.com]
Capsicum can help prevent the formation of dangerous blood clots, acting as a natural blood thinner. [diagnose-me.com]
Other studies have supported the link between spicy foods and disease prevention, including heart disease. [naturalhealth365.com]