I love spicy food but my stomach can't digest it. Anyone else feel my pain? Did some research online and I think it's quite an interesting topic - Spicy food can be good and bad for gut health. Spicy foods contain capsaicin, which stimulates digestion and may have anti-inflammatory properties. However, consuming too much spicy food can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and exacerbate symptoms of certain conditions like IBS and Crohn's disease. https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/health-and-wellness-articles/spicy-foods-healthy-or-dangerous

Derek

3 years ago

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I love spicy food but my stomach can't digest it. Anyone else feel my pain? Did some research online and I think it's quite an interesting topic - Spicy food can be good and bad for gut health. Spicy foods contain capsaicin, which stimulates digestion and may have anti-inflammatory properties. However, consuming too much spicy food can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and exacerbate symptoms of certain conditions like IBS and Crohn's disease.

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A hot topic: Are spicy foods healthy or dangerous?

Gastroenterologist Edwin McDonald, MD, takes a look at the evidence to separate fact from fiction about spicy foods.