Capsaicin, the bioactive compound responsible for the characteristic spiciness of chilli peppers, has attracted considerable attention for its anticancer properties. In various cancer cell types, ...
The chemical that makes chili peppers so hot evolved to keep animals from eating the plants. How does a chili pepper make your mouth feel like its on fire? When you eat peppers, capsaicin molecules ...
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The surprising health science behind spicy food
A common belief is that spicy food damages the stomach or causes ulcers. In reality, ulcers are typically caused by bacterial ...
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How mama learned to eat spicy - one curry at a time
Genetically, some people are born with fewer receptors for capsaicin, which is the compound that makes hot foods taste and feel hot. These lucky individuals start life with built-in advantages.
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