Does Spice Tolerance Increase with Age? The Surprising Science of Taste
                                
                                
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                                Genetics play a role in how we perceive spiciness, but the idea that we naturally gain or lose tolerance with age is a myth. The perception of spiciness, primarily from capsaicin, can and does change over a lifetime due to factors beyond just the number of candles on your birthday cake.