What is the limit of capsaicin?
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While capsaicin is generally considered safe in food quantities, the estimated lethal dose for humans is around 12 to 13 grams of pure capsaicin for a 150-pound person, a level nearly impossible to reach through normal dietary intake. This article explores the thresholds for capsaicin consumption, from mild side effects to the hypothetical lethal limit.
