Be Alert, Like to Eat Spicy Can Lower Memory

Adding chili or chili to the food does taste delicious and makes eating more appetizing. However, watch out. The reason is, eating spicy or eating chili more than 50 grams per day can increase the risk of dementia or memory. This is based on research by a number of parties for 15 years. 

The study, which involved 4,582 adults in China over 55 years, found evidence of a faster cognitive decline in those who consistently ate more than 50 grams of chili a day. 

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          Be on the lookout for those who like to eat spicy food. Because this can reduce memory or dementia.

The study, led by Zumin Shi of Qatar University, showed that those who consumed more than 50 grams of chili a day nearly doubled their risk of memory loss and poor cognition.

"Consumption of chili turned out to be beneficial for weight and blood pressure in our previous study. However, in this study, we found adverse effects on cognition among older adults, "Zumin said in a study published in the Journal of Nutrients. 

"Chili is one of the most commonly used herbs in the world and is very popular in Asia compared to European countries," said researcher Ming Li from the University of South Australia. 

"In certain regions in China, such as Sichuan and Hunan, almost one in three adults consume spicy food every day," he added.

As reported by the Indian Express, capsaicin is an active component in chili which is reported to accelerate metabolism, fat loss and inhibit vascular disorders, but this is the first longitudinal study to investigate the relationship between chili intake and cognitive function.

Those who eat a lot of chilies, have lower income and body mass index (BMI) and are more physically active compared to non-consumers. 

Researchers say people with normal weight may be more sensitive to chili intake than people who are overweight, therefore impacting memory and weight. { Source }