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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Capsaicin and gastric ulcers - PubMed
However, investigations carried out in recent years have revealed that <strong>chilli or its active principle "capsaicin" is not the cause for ulcer formation but a "benefactor."</strong> Capsaicin does not stimulate but inhibits acid secretion, stimulates alkali, ...
examine.com
Does eating spicy food cause stomach ulcers? - Examine
<strong>There is no evidence that associates spicy foods with an increased risk of stomach ulcers</strong>, and although they may cause discomfort in people with existing ulcers, they do not worsen the condition.
uhhospitals.org
Spicy Food Doesn’t Cause Ulcers – Here’s What Really Does | University Hospitals
“That’s the gold standard to diagnose an ulcer.” They’ll examine the stomach and the beginning of the small intestine. This will help rule out other conditions, like cancer, esophagitis (inflammation of a wall of esophagus, and inflammatory bowel disease, like Crohn’s disease. Forget what you’ve heard about spicy foods causing peptic ulcers, says Dr.
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clinicalcorrelations.org
Myths and Realities: Do Spicy Foods Cause Peptic Ulcer Disease? – Clinical Correlations
[5]. So why did physicians initially believe that spicy food consumption caused peptic ulcers with little data to support that fact? In my opinion, there are two plausible contributing factors. One factor is the fact that spicy foods are colloquially thought of as an irritant and it therefore intuitively (but not scientifically) made sense that spicy foods may “burn a hole” in a patient’s stomach lining.
int.livhospital.com
Can Spicy Food Cause Ulcers? The Surprising Myth - Liv Hospital
Capsaicin, the heat in chili peppers, can actually help the stomach. It reduces acid and boosts blood flow, which might help heal ulcers. “The consumption of spicy food has been a topic of much debate in relation to gastrointestinal health. But, evidence shows it’s not a cause for ulcers.”
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