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  2. A doctor explains why spicy food makes you poop - AOL

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    Capsaicin is the component in peppers that makes them spicy. It's also an irritant, which is why you feel a burning sensation when you eat something spicy. Specifically, capsaicin binds to and ...

  3. Is spicy food good for you? This is what happens to your body ...

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    When you eat spicy food, the capsaicin binds to receptors in the mouth and on the tongue called TRPV1, says Terry. "These send signals of pain to the brain," he adds. Technically, spiciness is ...

  4. Capsaicin - Wikipedia

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    Capsaicin is a potent defense mechanism for chilies, but it does come at a cost. Varying levels of capsaicin in chilies currently appear to be caused by an evolutionary split between surviving in dry environments, and having defense mechanisms against fungal growth, insects, and granivorous mammals. [ 87 ]

  5. Neurotoxin - Wikipedia

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    Once it has triggered a contraction, anatoxin-a does not allow the neurons to return to their resting state, because it is not degraded by cholinesterase which normally performs this function. As a result, the muscle cells contract permanently, the communication between the brain and the muscles is disrupted and breathing stops.

  6. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The use of capsaicin as first-line treatment for CHS has been well tolerated, though the evidence for efficacy is limited. [27] The use of hot water showers in the emergency department setting has been advocated in situations where topical capsaicin cream is unavailable, though the same precautions to hot water use (dehydration, burn injury ...

  7. Should You Be Taking a Fiber Supplement If You Can't Poop ...

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    “Travel does tend to throw off the gut, and you’re less likely to be eating your usual fiber foods, so a supplement can really help,” she says. “Plus, many brands carry single servings ...

  8. The #1 Habit to Break to Poop Better, According to ... - AOL

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    The urge to poop occurs when your rectum fills up, triggering receptors in the anus to signal the brain: go poop. The longer the stool sits in the rectum, the more water is absorbed, making it ...

  9. The #1 Drink To Help You Poop, According to a Dietitian - AOL

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    If you find yourself in this uncomfortable situation, there are a few things you can do to bring some relief, such as finding the right foods or drinks to help you poop.Not getting enough fiber ...