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Spicy Instant Noodles Can Be Bad For You! Here's Why

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Ever since the popularization of K-media, whether it is K-dramas, K-foods or K-music, everything Korea related has become a sensation for the internet. One such thing that Korean people are known for is their love for spicy food, giving momentum to the "fire noodle challenge" in 2018 on YouTube. In the challenge people tried eating the spiciest available <span>Budak</span> noodles as quickly as possible. This challenge started from the city Seoul, quickly reaching global heights and encouraging people in various countries like India. These challenges were all over the internet, with social media videos and <span>YouTube Mukbangs</span>.

But the effects of the noodles soon became apparent, as the extremely spicy foods started affecting people’s health. Many people posted their individual accounts, detailing how the noodle affected their body. An individual on a Reddit forum r/spicy in 2024 explained, “One unwanted passive/side effect I get is stomach ache the next day followed by the immediate urge to take a huge diarrhea. This usually comes right after my daily coffee or later on in the day if I skip the coffee. It’s never been a bad enough effect to make me stop eating them and I always thought it was down to my general shitty health. Until my girlfriend recently started eating them with me too.

She said she gets the same thing I do, same symptoms, roughly the same timing. The thing is she is way healthier than I and has looked after her body much better than I have mine. We had them the other night and she called me to say that she nearly pooped herself whilst going to work and only <span>Judy</span> made it (we had noodles that night)… I’d had a few poops already that morning.”

<h2>What Does <span rel="noindex">Spicy Noodles</span> Contain?</h2>

In 2024 Denmark took a huge step and recalled three popular Korean instant ramen noodle products manufactured by Samyang: Buldak 3x Spicy &amp; Hot Chicken, 2x Spicy &amp; Hot Chicken, and Hot Chicken Stew. The Danish food agency cited concerns about excessively high levels of <span>capsaicin</span>, the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers, potentially leading to "acute poisoning" in consumers. They have urged consumers to discard these products.

A study published in the Molecular Nutrition &amp; Food Research 2022 explains that spicy food, especially chili peppers, have a special ingredient called capsaicin. This ingredient might be good for health, but scientists don't always agree on how helpful it really is. They also know it can cause some bad side effects.

It's hard to say for sure if spicy food is good or bad for health. Where people live and their backgrounds can change how spicy food affects them. Some studies found a link between <span>eating spicy</span> food and certain cancers, like esophageal, stomach, and gallbladder cancer. But other studies suggested it might be good for things like metabolism, living longer, and heart health. How much capsaicin people eat matters too. For example, too much capsaicin might increase the risk of stomach cancer. Generally, eating spicy foods is safe, but more strong research is needed to be completely sure.

<h2>Ensuring Your Health While Eating Spicy Foods</h2>

The Cleveland Clinic explains that eating very spicy food can lead to sickness, especially for those not accustomed to it, those with stomach problems, or those naturally sensitive to capsaicin. The amount of capsaicin consumed, whether from a large amount of mildly spicy food or a small amount of extremely hot food, directly impacts the severity of the reaction. Capsaicin uniquely stimulates heat receptors, causing the body to perceive overheating and initiate cooling responses. This means that consuming spicy food is not just a matter of taste, but also a physical sensation of heat. 

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Ever since the popularization of K-media, whether it is K-dramas, K-foods or K-music, everything Korea related has become a sensation for the internet. One such thing that Korean people are known for is their love for spicy food, giving momentum to the "fire noodle challenge" in 2018 on YouTube. In the challenge people tried eating the spiciest available Budak noodles as quickly as possible. This challenge started from the city Seoul, quickly reaching global heights and encouraging people in various countries like India. These challenges were all over the internet, with social media videos and YouTube Mukbangs.But the effects of the noodles soon became apparent, as the extremely spicy foods started affecting people’s health. Many people posted their individual accounts, detailing how the noodle affected their body. An individual on a Reddit forum r/spicy in 2024 explained, “One unwanted passive/side effect I get is stomach ache the next day followed by the immediate urge to take a huge diarrhea. This usually comes right after my daily coffee or later on in the day if I skip the coffee. It’s never been a bad enough effect to make me stop eating them and I always thought it was down to my general shitty health. Until my girlfriend recently started eating them with me too.She said she gets the same thing I do, same symptoms, roughly the same timing. The thing is she is way healthier than I and has looked after her body much better than I have mine. We had them the other night and she called me to say that she nearly pooped herself whilst going to work and only Judy made it (we had noodles that night)… I’d had a few poops already that morning.”What Does Spicy Noodles Contain?In 2024 Denmark took a huge step and recalled three popular Korean instant ramen noodle products manufactured by Samyang: Buldak 3x Spicy & Hot Chicken, 2x Spicy & Hot Chicken, and Hot Chicken Stew. The Danish food agency cited concerns about excessively high levels of capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers, potentially leading to "acute poisoning" in consumers. They have urged consumers to discard these products.A study published in the Molecular Nutrition & Food Research 2022 explains that spicy food, especially chili peppers, have a special ingredient called capsaicin. This ingredient might be good for health, but scientists don't always agree on how helpful it really is. They also know it can cause some bad side effects.It's hard to say for sure if spicy food is good or bad for health. Where people live and their backgrounds can change how spicy food affects them. Some studies found a link between eating spicy food and certain cancers, like esophageal, stomach, and gallbladder cancer. But other studies suggested it might be good for things like metabolism, living longer, and heart health. How much capsaicin people eat matters too. For example, too much capsaicin might increase the risk of stomach cancer. Generally, eating spicy foods is safe, but more strong research is needed to be completely sure.Ensuring Your Health While Eating Spicy FoodsThe Cleveland Clinic explains that eating very spicy food can lead to sickness, especially for those not accustomed to it, those with stomach problems, or those naturally sensitive to capsaicin. The amount of capsaicin consumed, whether from a large amount of mildly spicy food or a small amount of extremely hot food, directly impacts the severity of the reaction. Capsaicin uniquely stimulates heat receptors, causing the body to perceive overheating and initiate cooling responses. This means that consuming spicy food is not just a matter of taste, but also a physical sensation of heat. 

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