Is the pepper hurting the stomach or protecting the stomach?

Eating a spicy stomach can cause stomach cancer?
In fact, everyone generally has such an understanding...
Excessive intake of pepper (referred to as red pepper, also known as chili) can cause gastric ulcers (because red pepper is irritating and may cause massive secretion of gastric acid).
If the ulcer surface does not heal for a long time, the epithelial cells on the edge of the ulcer will be destroyed repeatedly. During the process of repairing the ulcer surface, the body may lose control and abnormal cells (cancer cells) appear. And doctors on weekdays often advise us to avoid spicy food.

Is the pepper hurting the stomach or protecting the stomach?
In recent years, studies have shown that capsaicin, the active ingredient of red pepper, is not a factor causing gastric ulcer, but a protective factor.

Capsaicin not only does not stimulate gastric acid secretion but can inhibit its secretion, stimulate alkali production and mucus secretion, especially increase gastric mucosal blood flow, prevent and cure the formation of gastric ulcer. Capsaicin can also protect the stomach from damage by stimulating afferent neurons in the stomach and releasing corresponding signals.

In Singapore, although Malaysians and Indians prefer to eat peppers than Chinese, their gastric ulcer rate is three times lower than that of Chinese.

Stomach studies in experimental rats showed that capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerves are involved in the local defense mechanism of gastric ulcers. In rats and cats, the intake of capsaicin can inhibit gastric acid secretion.

Why do you think that pepper hurts your stomach?
Chinese people have a poor stomach on weekdays. Many people have gastritis or stomach ulcers with no obvious symptoms. In this case, excessive intake of pepper in an uncontrolled manner can stimulate the painful feeling ("stomach pain").

Indeed, capsaicin is irritating and produces a pronounced burning sensation in the mouth. The amount of capsaicin in the pepper varies, and its spiciness will be different. In addition to other unfavorable factors, such as Helicobacter pylori infection, excessive gastric acid secretion, decreased gastric mucosal blood flow, continuous use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), drinking, smoking, stress, etc., causing gastric ulcer, causing capsaicin May cause or aggravate the occurrence of gastric ulcer.

Research is known: fresh peppers are rich in vitamins A, C, carotene, dietary fiber, minerals, nutrient-rich, and proper consumption of peppers is good for human health. On the one hand, it can stimulate saliva secretion, increase gastrointestinal motility, and facilitate digestion and absorption of food. On the other hand, capsaicin can stimulate the cardiovascular system, accelerate blood circulation, and can effectively reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. It has a good effect on cerebrovascular disease.

In addition, fresh peppers can be used not only for seasoning but also for richer nutrients. After drying the dried peppers, the vitamins and other nutrients will be destroyed. Therefore, it is better to eat fresh peppers.

Compared with green peppers, red peppers are more nutritious, contain higher amounts of vitamins, and are rich in folic acid and carotene. It is generally recommended that the intake of red peppers should not exceed 100 grams per time.

But need to be reminded: excessive intake of capsaicin can cause sore throat, gastrointestinal mucosal congestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, aggravating hemorrhoids bleeding.