Should Ulcer Sufferers Avoid Spicy Foods?

Contrary to popular belief that ulcer sufferers should avoid spicy foods, a report published in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” concluded that capsaicin increased blood flow in the stomach’s mucous lining, which may help in healing of the stomach tissue. Spicy cooking can have some unexpected health benefits. No longer is “hot spicy food” blamed for ulcers and other gastric ills. In fact, the opposite seems to be true.

Capsaicin has also been medicinally proven to aid in the human body’s process of digestion and protect against stomach ulcers and the ravages of alcohol. Hmmm, something to think about.