Chili peppers are a favorite in many people's diets. The fragrant and spicy flavor of chili peppers is incredibly satisfying. However, Traditional Chinese Medicine warns that 9 groups of people should not eat chili peppers!
Kidney Disease Patients
Capsaicin is excreted through the kidneys and can damage renal parenchymal cells. In severe cases, it can lead to changes in kidney function and even renal failure.
Those Taking Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eating chili peppers can affect the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine. Therefore, one should avoid spicy foods while taking such medicine.
Patients with Chronic Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis, or Pancreatitis
The stimulation from capsaicin increases gastric acid secretion. Excess gastric acid can cause the gallbladder to contract and the sphincter of the bile duct to spasm, leading to difficulty in bile excretion. This can trigger cholecystitis, biliary colic, and pancreatitis.
Patients with Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Capsaicin causes a sharp increase in circulating blood volume, a faster heartbeat, and tachycardia. A large intake in a short period can lead to acute heart failure or even sudden death.
Hemorrhoid Patients
The stimulation from capsaicin can cause congestion and edema of hemorrhoidal veins, further worsening hemorrhoids and potentially leading to perianal abscesses. Additionally, chili peppers can worsen constipation, aggravating the condition.
Patients with Conjunctivitis or Keratitis
Eating chili peppers can easily lead to "heatiness" (上火), which can worsen the condition.
Due to the stimulation from capsaicin, mucous membranes can become congested, edematous, and eroded, and gastrointestinal motility can increase sharply, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and affecting the recovery of digestive function.
Pregnant and Postpartum Women
This group may experience symptoms of "heatiness" such as mouth sores and constipation after eating chili peppers. It can also cause illness in their breastfeeding infants.
Patients with Hyperthyroidism
Since these patients already have a fast heart rate, consuming chili peppers will further increase their heart rate, making the symptoms more pronounced.
In conclusion, some people should not eat chili peppers, as it can cause harm and lead to illness. Be aware: 9 groups of people cannot eat chili peppers!