Naked Science Forum

Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: Ruwan Rodrigo on 22/11/2008 18:13:45

Title: Do spicy foods cause stomach ulcers?
Post by: Ruwan Rodrigo on 22/11/2008 18:13:45

Ruwan Rodrigo  asked the Naked Scientists:

Chris,

Does eating a lot of spicy peppers like Habanero chili cause stomach cancers?

Thank you,

Ruwan Rodrigo

What do you think?

Title: Do spicy foods cause stomach ulcers?
Post by: Bikerman on 25/11/2008 23:50:00

Well, stomach ulcers are caused by bacteria. There is no evidence that stomach cancer is related to eating spicy food, though there is some evidence that continually eating and drinking hot things may be related.
http://www.cebudoctorsuniversity.edu/hospital/cardio/chua168.html