Their sleep time was shortened, mainly表现为 less deep sleep time and longer periods of tossing and turning. Men who eat overly spicy food are prone to insomnia.
Experts say that spicy food has a certain impact on people's sleep.
Spicy food has many benefits. They are known for promoting qi and blood circulation, eliminating qi stagnation and blood stasis in the body, promoting blood circulation and metabolism, stimulating gastrointestinal motility, increasing digestive secretions, stimulating appetite, and dispelling wind and cold.
Recently, a research team conducted a survey on a group of healthy men. They found that after eating food containing spicy ingredients, the subjects' sleep patterns changed significantly.
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1. Ingredients like chili, Sichuan peppercorns, black pepper, and garlic are also very irritating to the stomach and can easily cause a burning sensation in the stomach;
2. The process of digesting spicy food consumes the body's sleep-promoting substances. So, even though indulging in spicy food is thrilling and feels great, if you want a good night's sleep, it's best to stay away from hot pot, spicy stir-fry, Malatang (spicy hot pot), and boiled fish.
3. Irritant substances in chili peppers, such as capsaicin, stimulate the human tongue, which in turn stimulates the central nervous system of the brain and nerve endings in various parts of the body, leading to an increased heart rate, a rise in body temperature, and a prolonged state of excitement.
Therefore, it is important to eat spicy food in moderation and maintain a balanced diet to contribute to your health.
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