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Spicy food can reduce extreme physical pain - Researchers found that holding a chili-infused gelatin cube in the mouth reduced how violently people reacted to high-intensity laser heat applied to their hands, though it did not relieve the feeling of minor…
🌶️ A small study found that holding chili-infused gelatin in your mouth reduced reactions to high-intensity laser heat on the hand, but not minor heat pain.
🧠 Capsaicin, found in chilies, activates receptors that signal heat and pain, but a burning mouth sensation can act as a temporary pain buffer for more intense discomfort.
🍽️ Individuals who regularly eat spicy foods showed lower pain sensitivity scores and a higher tolerance for physical distress.
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🧠 Capsaicin, found in chilies, activates receptors that signal heat and pain, but a burning mouth sensation can act as a temporary pain buffer for more intense discomfort.
🍽️ Individuals who regularly eat spicy foods showed lower pain sensitivity scores and a higher tolerance for physical distress.
#PainRelief #Capsaicin #Science
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