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Sensitivities do not always decrease with exposure, so I’m not sure if I’d advocate getting ill frequently with the expectation of improvement.
by DHPersonal 5y ago
Sensitivities do not always decrease with exposure, so I’m not sure if I’d advocate getting ill frequently with the expectation of improvement.
- audiometry 5y agoThat’s definitely true for me at least for chili peppers. In fact I think my reaction has worsened over time even after decreasing exposure to them. Such a pity—makes food taste so good.
- nomilk 5y agoAnother example is Fijian 'kava' (a root that is crushed and dried into a powder, then filtered into water and consumed as a drink). It has a reverse tolerance: those who consume it more frequently typically get more affected by it, and those who've had little before may not feel any effect.
- markdown 5y agoAlways a delight to see kava being discussed in unexpected places. Say bula at r/kava!
- Brian_K_White 5y agoNo one is talking about alergies, just life. Relax. Get dirty.
- heavyset_go 5y agoSometimes they get worse, too, like with cat allergies.