Getting sick from eating too much chili.

Chili peppers have a very strong stimulating effect, and eating too many can easily lead to nerve damage and increased blood pressure, so experts advise against eating more than one medium-sized chili pepper per day.

Chili peppers are an indispensable spice in the daily meals of Vietnamese families. Research shows that chili peppers contain many vitamins C and carotene, which are good for health. 100g of chili pepper pulp contains 105mg of vitamin C, 1.56mg of carotene, and also vitamins B1, B2, PP, phosphorus, calcium, and iron. Research by American experts shows that the spicy compounds in chili peppers help the body fight cancer, but they can also cause cancer; the question is whether the amount consumed is small or large.

Chili peppers contain many beneficial substances, but eating too much can easily lead to illness. Photo: Medical.

Many people are now addicted to eating chili peppers. Chili peppers are an indispensable part of their meals, whether fresh, ground, or in spicy chili sauces. Experts warn that consuming excessive amounts of chili peppers in a day can be harmful to health. Chili peppers contain a spicy substance called capsaicin, which has a strong irritant effect on the mucous membranes of the intestines and throat. Eating too much of this substance at once can damage nerves and increase blood pressure. For those suffering from constipation, eating a lot of chili peppers will only worsen their condition.

In response to the question, "How much chili is enough?", experts advise against eating more than one medium-sized chili pepper a day. People with heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, high blood pressure, or bronchitis should avoid spicy food because capsaicin in chili peppers increases blood circulation, causing the heart to beat faster, which can easily lead to acute heart failure.

People with chronic gastritis or stomach ulcers should avoid eating chili peppers as it can cause mucosal edema, increased gastric motility, and hinder the recovery of digestive function. Patients with cholecystitis, hemorrhoids, conjunctivitis, or keratitis should avoid eating chili peppers as it can worsen their conditions. Pregnant women and new mothers who eat a lot of spicy food may experience negative effects on their breast milk supply.

According to VNE