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Research shows a surprising relationship between spicy food and longevity
* Eating spicy food helps fight cancer and live longer.
According to a study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, eating spicy food can reduce the risk of three types of esophageal, stomach and colorectal cancers. This study was conducted by scientists at the Harvard T.H. School of Public Health. Chan and Brigham and Women's Hospital (USA), with the participation of more than half a million Chinese people over 10 years.
The researchers classified participants according to how often they ate spicy foods: never, occasionally (once a month), 1 to 2 days a week, 3 to 5 days a week, or every day. . They discovered that people who eat spicy food regularly have lower cancer rates than people who do not eat spicy foods.
The reason is said to be that chili peppers contain capsaicin, a substance belonging to the vanilloids group, which has the ability to kill cancer cells by directly attacking mitochondria (cells' microscopic molecules) - the source of energy production. cell culture. This is the result of another study conducted by Dr. Timothy Bates and colleagues at the University of Nottingham (UK). They tested capsaicin on lung and pancreatic cancer cells in the laboratory and obtained "surprising" and "very important" results.
Dr. Bates said: "Capsaicin can be an effective and safe anti-cancer weapon, because it only affects cancer cells without harming healthy cells. In addition, capsaicin also causes little harm." side effects for patients".
In addition to fighting cancer, eating spicy food also has many other benefits for health and longevity. That is the conclusion of a study by the Harvard T.H. School of Public Health. Chan and Brigham and Women's Hospital (USA). After an average follow-up of 7.2 years, researchers recorded 11,820 deaths in men and 8,404 deaths in women. Based on their analysis, people who eat spicy foods regularly are 14% more likely to live longer than those who do not eat spicy foods, according to Natural News.
Previous studies have also shown that capsaicin and other substances in chili have anti-obesity, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, cardiovascular protection, improved blood circulation, salt-reducing, and pain-relieving effects. , soothes psoriasis and strengthens the immune system.
* People need to be careful when eating spicy foods
Eating chili peppers can bring many health benefits, but not everyone should use this spice. There are groups of people who are susceptible to the negative effects of chili peppers.
Pregnant women and newly born children: Eating spicy food will cause the mother's body to become dehydrated, affecting digestive function. If you are breastfeeding, eating spicy foods will change the taste of your breast milk, affecting your baby's health. In addition, eating spicy food can also make the mother's constipation worse.
People with kidney disease: Eating spicy foods will overload the kidneys, causing kidney function degeneration. The kidneys are important organs in purifying the body, so protect them by limiting spicy foods.
People with hypertension, heart disease, brain disease, lung disease, hyperthyroidism, blood vessel disease, chronic tracheitis: Eating spicy food will make the blood circulate faster and the heart beat stronger. This can cause heart failure, which is life-threatening if prolonged.
People with dermatitis and people with a lot of acne: Eating spicy food will make the body hot, making the skin irritated and acne worse.
After surgery, there is a wound: Eating spicy foods will cause the wound to become infected, inflamed, and painful. You should avoid spicy and hot foods like chili while you are recovering.
People with cholecystitis and gallstones: Eating spicy foods will stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, causing the gallbladder to contract. This can cause cholecystitis, hepatitis, and pancreatitis.
People with hemorrhoids: Eating spicy food will make the hemorrhoids swell, become painful and difficult to treat.
