Do spicy food lovers live longer?

antimirobial properties could slow food -

food spoilage

eating a spicy diet increased life expectancy

What did the China Kadoorie Biobank study find about spicy food consumption?

People who frequently ate spicy foods had a 14% lower risk of death.

How many people were included in the China Kadoorie Biobank study?

About 500,000 Chinese adults.

What did an American survey find about eating hot red chili peppers?

Total mortality was 12% lower in people who ate them compared to those who didn't.

Which major diseases are spicy foods associated with reducing risk of?

Cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses like asthma.

Why are health benefits not likely due to reduced food poisoning?

The benefits seem related to biological effects, not killing microbes.

Which receptor does capsaicin bind to in the body?

TRPV1 receptors.

What hormone can increase when TRPV1 receptors are activated by capsaicin?

Adiponectin.

What does adiponectin help regulate?

Blood sugar metabolism and obesity risk.

How is adiponectin related to type 2 diabetes?

It helps reduce insulin resistance and may prevent type 2 diabetes.

How may capsaicin affect body fat?

It may increase brown fat, which burns more energy.

What effect does capsaicin have on cancer cells?

It can slow growth and promote programmed cell death (apoptosis).

What is angiogenesis and how does capsaicin affect it?

Angiogenesis is the growth of new blood vessels; capsaicin may prevent it, limiting cancer cell survival.

How might spicy foods help lower blood pressure?

They intensify flavor, so people use less salt.

What is a major limitation of the spicy food studies?

Data is self-reported → unclear pepper type, amount, and other diet factors.