Men who eat spicy food may experience insomnia
Their sleep duration was shortened, mainly characterized by less deep sleep and longer periods of tossing and turning.
Experts say that spicy food has a certain impact on people's sleep.
Spicy food has many benefits. They promote the circulation of qi and blood, eliminate qi and blood stagnation in the body, promote blood circulation and metabolism, stimulate gastrointestinal motility, increase digestive juice secretion, whet the appetite, and dispel wind and cold.
A recent research team conducted a survey on a group of healthy men. They found that after eating food containing spicy ingredients, the sleep patterns of the group changed significantly.
1. Ingredients like chili, Sichuan peppercorn, pepper, and garlic are also very irritating to the stomach and can easily cause a burning sensation in the stomach;
2. The digestion of spicy food consumes the body's sleep-promoting substances. So, even though eating spicy food is thrilling and satisfying, if you want a good night's sleep, it's best to stay away from hot pot, spicy stir-fry, Malatang (spicy hot pot), boiled fish, etc.
3. Irritant substances in chili, such as capsaicin, stimulate the human tongue tip, which in turn stimulates the central nervous system of the brain and nerve endings in various parts of the body, leading to increased heart rate, elevated body temperature, and a prolonged feeling of excitement.
Therefore, it is best to eat food containing spicy ingredients in moderation, and a balanced diet is the key to adding to your health.