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Is Spicy Food Actually Good For Your Health?

Be cautious when eating spicy foods if you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), since it could cause a flare-up.

Hilary WeissmanMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Hilary Weissman | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on March 29, 2024
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | March 29, 2024

Many people choose to eat spicy food because they enjoy the fiery sensation, but in this video, find out if spicy food has any nutritional benefits.

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Hilary Weissman
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Hilary Weissman has been a health writer for the past 6 years. She was a senior copywriter at WW (Weight Watchers) before joining GoodRx and was also a copy editor in S&P Global’s structured finance ratings group for 3 years prior.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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