INTERNAL ORGANS Affected By Spicy Foods: Doctor Explains

In this video, we take a deep dive into the effects of spicy foods on your brain and body! Curious about why spicy foods make you sweat, flush, and even cause pain? It’s all thanks to capsaicin, a powerful chemical that tricks your brain into thinking your mouth is on fire! But is it just a mental challenge, or is there also physical danger? We break down what happens when you eat ultra-spicy foods, including: * How capsaicin activates your brain’s pain receptors and triggers a fight-or-flight response * What can happen to your body during extreme spice challenges, from Boerhaave Syndrome to RCVS (Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome) and even heart attacks * An interview with spicy food champion Mike Jack, who holds 17 world records and has eaten a staggering 164 Carolina Reapers in a single sitting! * Tips on how to safely handle spicy food challenges (hint: it’s all about mind over matter) * For those intrigued by the spicy food phenomenon, we’ll also explore the potential health benefits of moderate spice consumption, like weight loss and pain relief from capsaicin creams! * And finally you'll see me eat a spicy pepper for the first time! ⚠️ WARNING: Spicy food challenges can be dangerous. Always proceed with caution and never try extreme challenges alone. 👉 Become a VMD Member to get access to monthly live-streams, bonus content and a chance for a one-on-one chat with me! Click to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiamy6DLsjIeCgfz8TLXg9Q/join SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video COMMENT with any questions or just to say hi LIKE if you want to see more like this! 🙋‍♀️ Let’s stay connected! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violin.md Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realviolinmd Twitter: https://x.com/Violin_MD Mail: PO Box 1, 119 Spadina Ave, Toronto ON, Canada, M5T2T2 See you in the next video! ~ Siobhan (Violin MD) ~ —————————————————————— ❤ YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY WATCHING... ❤ Simple Dietary Mistake Caused Kidney Failure: Medical Mystery Solved https://youtu.be/3Jyqti4dPI4 What Your SKIN Says About Your HEALTH https://youtu.be/njeYOeHwz5w —————————————————————— 📸 Image Credits and References: - Scoville Scale: www.chilipeppermadness.com - Esophageal rupture: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27693067/ - RCVS: casereports.bmj.com/content/2018/bcr-2017-224085#ref-2 - Heart attack: intjem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1865-1380-5-5