Expert opinion from Cagla E. Kayma
Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · UK
There is a substance called capsaicin in certain kinds of peppers (including bell peppers, jalapenos peppers, cayenne peppers and some chili peppers) that can trigger diarrhea.
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Expert opinion from Jodie Bennett
BSC. Food Science and Nutrition · 6 years of experience · UK
Jalapenos has the ability to cause diarrhoea in some consumers due to a substance called capsaicin which can cause stools to loosen.
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Expert opinion from Rukevwe Natufe
MSc Nutrition · 1 years of experience · UK
There is a specific substance known as capsaicin in certain kinds of peppers this includes bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, cayenne peppers and some chill peppers which can trigger diarrhea. Capsaicin can irritate the stomach lining or intestines. Some people might be able to handle it. However, if you have a more sensitive gut, this usually results in diarrhea.
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