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EFfects of spicy foods on health?

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the only thing I can think of is the effects that spicy foods can have on the stomach. it usually gives my wife serious heartburn. what effects are you talking about specifically?
 
Nutritionally, capsicum peppers, both sweet and hot, do have something important to offer: large amounts of vitamin C. In fact, ounce for ounce, peppers have two and a half times more vitamin C than oranges. They are also good sources of vitamin A (which may account for the claim that they help prevent night blindness) and potassium and contain some iron and protein. At the same time, they are very low in fat and calories: 22 calories in three and a half ounces.

As a further nutritional benefit, peppery seasonings are a tastebud- stimulating alternative to salt, the abuse of which can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure. Well that, along with the tastiness, will keep me eating them.
 
Just depends on the person. Mexicans eat spicy food day and night their whole lives and are just fine. Give that same food to me, I have acid reflux and heartburn within minutes!
 
Spicy food is healthy and probably required. People from south parts of Eurasian continent have been eating spicy foods just fine. I think spicy foods help with digestion.
 
Well, there are pro's and con's. Peppers are members of the Nightshade family, which promote a great deal of inflammation when in the body. This could be bad for some people and is sometimes the source of heartburn and such. This can lead to degeneration of the esophagus and stomach lining in some. However, they are very high in things like vitamin C and add great flavor to some things. Like everything else, eat them in moderation and you'll be great. Most people don't have trouble getting enough vitamin C though so you don't have to eat them if you don't want to.
 
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Anyone have any studies on its effects? Even this NY Times article seems to conclude that not much is known of the effects of spicy foods on one's health..

http://www.nytimes.com/1983/09...t-are-the-effects.html
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Not sure about health, but they can get you high if you eat enough. Capsaicin is "hot" because it directly acts on pain receptors. In response to pain, your body will release beta endorphin. study

If you're an average guy, I would guess that this is a good thing. Beta endorphin is a very powerful sedative similar to morphine. The word "endorphin" literally means "internal morphine".
It would only be bad if you don't enjoy hot food.
 
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