Can eating hot chilli peppers actually hurt you?

  • Written by: Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
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We all know the burning sensation we get when eating chillies. Some can tolerate the heat, while others may be reaching for the milk carton.

Some people even actively choose to participate in chilli-eating competitions, seeking out the world’s hottest chillies, such as the Carolina Reaper.

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