Posted by linkadge on January 17, 2020, at 8:09:59
In reply to Re: I knew spicy foods helped my depression » linkadge, posted by phidippus on January 16, 2020, at 22:04:01
>I imagine you are going to feel good because you >ate, a not so unpleasurable activity.
Are you saying that food ingredients can have absolutely no medicinal value? Many spices have documented potent anti-inflammatory effects. Eating spicey foods is also linked to longevity.
I'm not suggesting flushing your meds in favor of eating spicy foods (if that's what you mean).
What I am saying is that (along with other 'functional foods' like coffee, tea, cocoa etc.) spices may have the ability to modulate mood.
If I could modulate my diet in a way that means I have to take even 10-20% less medication, I will do that.
F.Y.I. In addition to TRVP1 receptors, I just read that capsaicin interacts with several opioid receptor subtypes (mu, delta, kappa).
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