Spicy foods release endorphins and dopamine in the brain, triggering natural feel-good and stress-relief effects.

When capsaicin heats things up, it sends a pleasurable “high” through the nervous system.

It’s a deliciously simple mood booster—though too much heat can upset sensitive stomachs.

So the next time you reach for that hot sauce, know it might also be soothing your mind.

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