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Why do people become addicted to spicy food?

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  • TRPV1 triggering as stress signal
  • Brain's endorphin response to perceived danger
  • The endorphin-capsaicin loop
  • Why frequent eaters develop increasing preference
  • Psychological aspects (thrill-seeking)