{
  "id": 19521525,
  "title": "Love spicy instant noodles? Here's what they do to your body",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/love-spicy-instant-noodles-heres-what-they-do-to-your-body-19521525",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T16:52:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20261112/love-spicy-instant-noodles-heres-what-they-do-to-your-body"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spicy instant noodles may provide a brief sense of stress relief, but the heat that makes them appealing can also cause digestive issues, especially for those with sensitive stomachs. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their fiery flavor, triggers pain receptors and can lead to the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. While this reaction may explain why some people feel better after eating spicy food, it doesn't mean the food is good for their health. The issue has gained more attention after a Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) report reviewed 12 popular instant noodle brands sold in the country.\n\nCapsaicin activates heat and pain receptors in the body, causing the characteristic burning sensation when consuming spicy food. This stimulation triggers a series of physiological responses, such as sweating and changes in pain perception. While these reactions may explain the temporary relief some individuals experience, they do not necessarily indicate that spicy food is beneficial for overall health.",
  "summary": "com. Spicy instant noodles may offer a temporary sense of stress relief, but the fiery kick that makes it appealing can also trigger heartburn, abdominal pain and other digestive discomfort, particularly for people with sensitive stomachs. Capsaicin, the compound responsible for the burning sensation in chili peppers, stimulates pain receptors and can…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}