It’s All in Your Mind
Peppers are hot due to a chemical compound called capsaicin, which bonds to your sensory nerves and tricks them into thinking your mouth is actually being burned. Mind over matter.
Peppers are hot due to a chemical compound called capsaicin, which bonds to your sensory nerves and tricks them into thinking your mouth is actually being burned. Mind over matter.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.