Chili Heat Linked to Esophageal Cancer Risk | Sheffield News

New study links heavy chili pepper consumption to a near triple risk of esophageal cancer, possibly due to capsaicin irritating the esophagus over time — but it’s still just a hypothesis, since the research is observational and other factors like smoking or diet could be involved. Meanwhile, capsaicin may also have anti-cancer properties in lab settings. Bottom line: moderation is key, and the science is still evolving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f8fe16455273f2c