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Why does milk help when you eat something too spicy?

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  • Casein protein binds to capsaicin molecules
  • Why water makes it worse (capsaicin is oil-soluble)
  • Milk fat content relevance (whole milk is best)
  • Other fat-based remedies that work
  • Alcohol and capsaicin interaction