Extremely spicy foods... giving me a buzz?

[Pastore]

I just got done about 10 minutes ago eating the spiciest curry chicken I've ever had (I told them to make it extra spicy). Is this a known phenomena for very spicy foods? I know it releases chemicals or whatever, but I'm seriously getting a decent buzz. It feels comparable to after I've had 2-3 beers. What's going on?

Also, I'm at work and just spoke with my boss. I'm pretty sure he thinks I was killing mini bottles in the bathroom over lunch.

 

[bignateyk]

It could be some kind of mild allergic reaction...

Alot of people are allergic to MSG, which is often found in foreign foods...

 

[Pastore]

Originally posted by: bignateyk
It could be some kind of mild allergic reaction...

Alot of people are allergic to MSG, which is often found in foreign foods...

I'd say I eat a LOT of chinese food, like 2-3 times a week, and I've never had this feeling before. It seems to be because of how ridiculously spicy it was.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

That would be the endorphins. Documented medical fact.

- M4H

 

[spidey07]

spicy food make you release endorphins, the "feel good" neurotransmitter.

 

[imported_Tick]

The spicy sensation is actually a pain reaction, so your brain is releaseing endorphins. Hence, a buzz.

 

[Vortex22]

Hasn't happened to me before with spicy food. The worst I get is watery eyes and a runny nose.

 

[Pastore]

Originally posted by: Tick
The spicy sensation is actually a pain reaction, so your brain is releaseing endorphins. Hence, a buzz.

Is it documented to give quite a decent buzz? This is awesome.

 

[Dacalo]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
That would be the endorphins. Documented medical fact.

- M4H

Yep, you can cut yourself for some too

 

[yhelothar]

eat raw jalapenos... spiciest thing i've ever had.

 

[BurnItDwn]

I love spicy food.
I mean I really love spicy food.

Yea, the "buzz" you feel is the endorphin release, it's nice.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Pastore

Originally posted by: Tick
The spicy sensation is actually a pain reaction, so your brain is releaseing endorphins. Hence, a buzz.

Is it documented to give quite a decent buzz? This is awesome.

Absolutely. Endorphins are a quick legal high.

TABASCO SAUCE IS A GATEWAY DRUG :laugh:

- M4H

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
eat raw jalapenos... spiciest thing i've ever had.

Yeah, I hear if you grind those into a fine paste you get

WEAKSAUCE

no habenero no care

- M4H

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
eat raw jalapenos... spiciest thing i've ever had.

ho boy, try some raw habeneros. Your mouth will hurt for at least an hour.

The first 30 seconds or so you think "this isn't so bad". In fact they are sweet. Then the "OMG!! I'm gonna die....mommy" comes.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
eat raw jalapenos... spiciest thing i've ever had.

ho boy, try some raw habeneros. Your mouth will hurt for at least an hour.

The first 30 seconds or so you think "this isn't so bad". In fact they are sweet. Then the "OMG!! I'm gonna die....mommy" comes.

And then about four hours later, it comes back again. :Q

- M4H

 

[Pastore]

Ahh so this is why people who cut do it? I thought it was a mental condition, didn't realize it's because it gives them a decent buzz.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Pastore
Ahh so this is why people who cut do it? I thought it was a mental condition, didn't realize it's because it gives them a decent buzz.

No, they cut to get attention.

- M4H

 

[NuAlphaMan]

Spicy foods make me sweat. I had some Jambalaya one time and it was sooooo spicy!!!!! I was sweating like I had just finished working out! :thumbsup:

 

[Pastore]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: Pastore
Ahh so this is why people who cut do it? I thought it was a mental condition, didn't realize it's because it gives them a decent buzz.

No, they cut to get attention.

- M4H

Ok, I'm talking for the non-Emo reasons.

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
eat raw jalapenos... spiciest thing i've ever had.

ho boy, try some raw habeneros. Your mouth will hurt for at least an hour.

The first 30 seconds or so you think "this isn't so bad". In fact they are sweet. Then the "OMG!! I'm gonna die....mommy" comes.

I've only tried 1/4 raw habenero at a time. And that is plenty for me. You are right about the delayed reaction. Some people think my habenero chilli is quite weak. That is, until they are half a bowl in and they are dying for ice cream.

I don't know why the habenero is that slow, but once it sets in, it won't go away for a long time.

I've gotten a mild buzz from spicy food. But to get a good buzz, it'll have to be hotter than I can stand to eat.