Pepper is a spice, brings a characteristic spicy flavor and has many benefits such as stimulating digestion, increasing blood circulation and providing vitamins A and C. However, not everyone can safely eat chili.
First of all, people with stomach problems, especially gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers or esophageal reflux, should limit or avoid eating chili. capsaicin in chili can stimulate the stomach lining, increase acid secretion and cause a burning sensation and pain in the epigastric region. For people with reflux, chili can cause the stomach - esophagus valve to dilate, making symptoms of heartburn and prolonged cough worse.
People with hemorrhoids or wounds in the anus should also not eat spicy food. Peppermint can easily cause internal heat, stimulate strong bowel movements, causing pain and burning and can worsen inflammation or bleeding. Similarly, people with irritable bowel syndrome should also avoid chili, because spicy foods often cause intestinal cramps, leading to diarrhea or bloating.
People with liver disease and gallbladder disease should be careful because chili can increase the metabolic burden on the liver. People with internal heat, prone to pimples or dermatitis can also get worse when eating a lot of chili due to the strong stimulation of capsaicin.
Children, especially under three years old, should not eat chili because their digestive system is not complete, they are easily irritated, leading to digestive disorders or refusing to eat due to a burning sensation. Pregnant women should control their chili intake to avoid heartburn or bloating.
Although chili has many benefits, for people with digestive problems, anorexia, rectum, liver, gallbladder or sensitive land, limiting or avoiding chili is necessary to protect health.
