Is it dangerous to eat very hot peppers?

With the ALS hot pepper challenge gaining popularity, we research the dangers of eating hot peppers and how capsaicin can affect your body. read more

Chili peppers - even the strongest in the world should be pretty safe if you are otherwise a standard healthy person. According to Is it dangerous to eat chili it may cause a bit troubled breathing and a running nose, which should not be a problem unless you have some condition that makes it hard for you to breathe under normal circumstances. read more

The question is worth considering, especially as the ALS Pepper Challenge (AKA the Ice Bucket Challenge 2.0) gains popularity. Stars like Kelly Clarkson and Shaquille O’Neal have been spotted swallowing spicy stuff for the challenge, which aims to raise awareness and funds for the neurodegenerative disease. read more