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Can eating extremely spicy food in a challenge actually hurt you?

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⭐ In This Guide

  • Documented medical cases (esophageal spasm / anaphylaxis)
  • Who is at higher risk (GERD / heart conditions)
  • What very high SHU food does to the GI tract
  • Reasonable vs. dangerous heat levels
  • How to participate safely if you choose to