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Why Do People Feel Pain From Spicy Foods?

(via Science Friday) Like many spice junkies, Dr. Marco Tizzano once believed he could develop a tolerance to the burning, painful sensations generated by eating chilis. But as a chef and researcher in chemosensory sensations, he now knows better. Dr. Tizzano explains how capsaicin creates a chemical cascade inside your body and why emotions might make chili lovers think they can handle the heat. Send to a Friend | Permalink

Posted by RCScience Staff | Neuroscience - Sunday August 21st, 2016 | Send to a Friend