Does spicy food destroy taste buds

Will Spicy Food Kill My Taste Buds?

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Dr. Dean: No, because it is the pain fibers on the tongue, not the taste buds, that respond to spicy food. Why we like pain on our tongues is anyone’s guess. Visit the Digestion Center Some people claim that capsaicin, which is the main ing…

What makes our taste buds burn when we eat spicy food??

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the reason is capsazin which is fount in chili’s and stuff like that. As soon as they hit your taste buds, your tongue sends signals to your brain which interprets them as pain. if you constantly eat a lot of spicy foods, eventually it wont…

Why do cigarettes aggravate taste-buds after eating spicy foods??

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Never heard of this but I was smart enough to stop smoking 12 years ago. Might want to speak with your doctor and see what he has to say.