Can Eating Chili Peppers Increase Cancer Risk?

Recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition indicates a potential link between high chili pepper consumption and an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly esophageal cancer. While a review of 14 observational studies involving 11,000 participants found a 64% higher likelihood of GI cancer among heavy consumers, researchers caution that these findings are observational and … Read more