Has anybody heard of negative health effects from chilis?

[ChiliHeadInTheMaking]

I have heard a lot about how good chili is for you but what about how bad it CAN be for you.

As all the pepper heads here are still eating hot peppers and nothing has gone wrong the negative effects must be few and far between.

A story which was passed down was about someones family member, he ate so much hot peppers it ruined him inside, not sure about which organs exactly but the doctor told him he was never able to eat them again.

 

[geeme]

Do a search on the site for this topic. There have been random articles, though most either don't have enough information to make a good assessment or indicate the individual had a prior health problem which eating peppers simply brought to light. Peppers don't cause ulcers, for example, but can certainly bring out the news that you already have one. Again, search the site on this topic. You'll find something, but not much.

 

[POTAWIE]

I had to give up eating a lot of hot stuff recently due to digestive problems and the discomfort associted with it. Most pepper related problems are associated with asthmatics and people with heart conditions

 

[SanPatricio]

Yes I have had significant physical changes upon eating more and more chilis.
I no longer have problems with sinus drainage and I am much more aware of
my rectal functioning.

 

[TheFanMan]

I have heard a lot about how good chili is for you but what about how bad it CAN be for you.

there is a whole thread about this over here http://thehotpepper.com/topic/11858-tales-from-the-loo-chiles-attack/

 

[romy6]

I once ate a Barrackpore and my ass hurt for two days

 

[armac]

I have only heard good effects. As always, everything in moderation.

 

[Beelzeboss]

Do a search on the site for this topic. There have been random articles, though most either don't have enough information to make a good assessment or indicate the individual had a prior health problem which eating peppers simply brought to light. Peppers don't cause ulcers, for example, but can certainly bring out the news that you already have one. Again, search the site on this topic. You'll find something, but not much.

what he said^^^^ its the only negative thing I've heard so far, i guess if you have an ulcer it can irritate the ulcer even make it bleed. its what i have read.

 

[Gotrox]

Depends on your constitution and general condition.
I would assume those with a heart condition, intestinal or stomach problems, panic issues, should probably refrain from munching a whole 7Pot.

I can't eat raw bell peppers for some reason. I do, and I end up like those vids of superhot munching, on the ground curled up and moaning after about 20 mins.
Just raw bells for some reason. Cooked bells and other peppers---no prob.

Just a casual search of hot pepper effects returns much more good than bad.