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Spicy Food: Harmful or Helpful
21.07.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:24
Many people love spicy food. In this article, we will talk about the benefits of spicy foods and when they can be harmful.
Why eat spicy food
When eating spicy food, bacteria and viruses that come with food are destroyed. This helps to avoid diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Although it is worth remembering that an excess of acute can lead to disruption of the digestive system.
However, while spicy food may cause discomfort for some people, it can benefit gut health for others if eaten in moderation.
According to research, capsaicin, found in spicy foods, can improve gut health by reducing bad bacteria and increasing good bacteria.
In addition, spicy food increases the production of one of the four hormones of joy - endorphins (they are produced in the neurons of the brain and affect the emotional state, relieve a person from pain.
Who can't eat spicy food
Therefore, they are not recommended to be eaten by people with gastritis or an ulcer, just so as not to provoke inflammatory processes. Another unpleasant effect of "fiery" food is heartburn. A strong rush of blood causes an increase in the secretion of gastric juice and its excess is thrown into the esophagus, causing an unpleasant burning sensation.
