Spicy food and Longevity

A study of 487,375 adults saw an association between spicy food and longevity. People who ate spicy food had a lower death risk during a seven year period than those who avoided it.

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14% REDUCTION IN RISK OF DEATH
for people who ate spicy food three to seven days per week, compared with people who ate the least amount of spicy food.

1-2 days per week
with some portion of a meal containing spicy food was all it took for people to have a 10% reduced risk of death.

11% REDUCTION IN CANCER-DEATH RISK
in people who ate food spiced with fresh chilies six or more days a week, compared with those who ate the least amount of spicy food.

Source : Time.com (August 2015)

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