The chapter explores the relationship between spicy peppers and the brain, discussing the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of receptors for pressure, cool heat. It delves into the correlation between spice tolerance and testosterone levels, and how ingesting spicy peppers can reset the calibration for what is considered spicy, resulting in an increased pain threshold.
Andrew Huberman, PhD, is a neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. Andrew is also the host of the Huberman Lab podcast, which aims to help viewers and listeners improve their health with science and science-based tools. New episodes air every Monday on YouTube and all podcast platforms. www.hubermanlab.com
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