Chili peppers releases endorphins and dopamine. Gives the sensation of feeling ‘high’. [...] One such message produced by capsaicinoids is substance P, which t

Chili peppers releases endorphins and dopamine. Gives the sensation of feeling ‘high’. [...] One such message produced by capsaicinoids is substance P, which transmits pain signals. The brain responds by releasing another type of neurotransmitter known as endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s natural way of relieving pain by blocking the nerve’s ability to transmit pain signals. Additionally, the neurotransmitter dopamine, responsible for a sense of reward and pleasure, is also released. In essence, for some people eating large amounts of spicy food triggers a sense of euphoria similar to a “runner’s high”.[..] https://helix.northwestern.edu/blog/2014/07/your-brain-capsaicin https://helix.northwestern.edu/blog/2014/07/your-brain-capsa...