Can Spicy Food Give You a Buzz? The Science Behind the 'Chili High'
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According to a 2019 fMRI study published in the journal *Appetite*, extreme spicy food cravers show increased brain activity in regions associated with reward and craving when anticipating chili peppers. This neural response hints at the powerful chemical reaction that occurs when you consume spicy food, often leading to a euphoric 'buzz'.
