eli5 why do we enjoy spicy food?
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Capsaicin is what makes foods spicy. Capsaicin causes pain and triggers the body to think it’s in danger. In response, the body releases endorphins, which are pleasure causing hormones, this is the body’s way of trying to eliminate the “threat” it feels when you eat spicy food.
Basically hot food makes your brain dump the feel good juice.
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