The linked video discusses research connecting spicy foods or capsaicin with cancer cells. Findings from laboratory studies are different from the effects of eating chili in daily life; they do not show that chili eliminates cancer cells or treats cancer.
Effects on cells in a laboratory are not proof of a treatment for patients
Capsaicin in chili has been studied in research on biological mechanisms and in cell-level experiments. A finding in cells or animals does not show that eating chili produces the same concentration in a person’s body or makes cancer go away. The National Cancer Institute says that no food or dietary supplement has been proven to treat or slow cancer in place of standard treatment.
Eat spicy food for preference, not as a cancer treatment
Some people enjoy chili, while others may experience burning or digestive irritation. This may be especially relevant for people with reflux or mouth soreness during treatment. There is no need to force yourself to eat chili in the hope of an anticancer effect, and concentrated extracts should not be used without medical advice.
Talk with your care team before changing your diet
If spicy food makes it harder to eat or causes mouth pain during treatment, tell your care team or dietitian. The aim is to manage symptoms and maintain nutrition, not to replace medicines or treatment prescribed by a clinician.
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