Tag: Natural high

The chemical compound capsaicin, responsible for the heat in cayenne pepper, tricks your brain into thinking you are in pain, a deception that sparks a fascinating neurochemical reaction. This unique process is precisely why cayenne pepper makes me feel good, providing a natural high that many people find enjoyable.

While commonly consumed, a significant number of people still wonder whether their daily brew delivers a genuine 'natural high'. The truth is more complex, as caffeine is a psychoactive drug that primarily works by blocking the neurotransmitter adenosine, which promotes tiredness, rather than generating the same euphoric state as other substances.