✗ The myth everyone repeats
Consuming hot peppers and spicy foods leads to stomach ulcers.
✓ What is actually true
Ulcers are primarily caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and NSAIDs, not spicy food. While spicy food may cause temporary discomfort in those with existing ulcers, it doesn't create new ulcers. Spicy food may stimulate stomach acid, but this doesn't lead to ulcer formation. Many people eat spicy food regularly without developing ulcers.
Reception
The receipts 2 sources
- Peptic Ulcers - Mayo ClinicPRIMARY
- Snopes: Spicy Food UlcersREFERENCE