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ZOE Science & Nutrition

How Capsaicin Causes Too Much Water in Your Intestines

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Spicy meals contain a phytochemical called capsaicin. Capsaicin irritates pain receptors that exist within your intestines. Your body basically wants to get it out as quickly as possible. It's been shown to have the ability to numb pain.

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