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    Can I just eat spicy food and go to sleep before it kicks in?
    Community Answer
    There is no "before it kicks in." Your mouth will immediately register the spicy flavor, and your body will start absorbing and digesting it immediately.
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    What if I'm in a spicy food eating challenge and I'm not allowed to drink water or anything? What can I do?
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    Only eat as much spicy food as you can handle. You don't want to overdo it. A challenge is not as important as your health.
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    Will cold water help?
    Artemi
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    Cold water might numb your tongue at first, but after you swallow, the spiciness will return. This is because the water distributes the capsaicin around your mouth. Try starchy foods like rice and bread.
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    What are the disadvantages of pepper?
    Tobias
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    Peppers are actually very good for your health as they are a great source of Vitamin C. However, many peppers have capsaicin, which causes the burning feeling. Depending on how spicy the pepper is, some side effects of eating pepper may include some temporary abdominal discomfort, sweating, diarrhea, vomiting, or irritated skin.
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    Can I eat spicy foods if I have a sensitive mouth?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Start with mildly spicy foods and work your way up from there.
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    Can you drink milk to cool down the spice?
    Iris8989
    Community Answer
    Yes. Milk can actually help reduce the spiciness on your taste buds. Water will not help with the spiciness, since it doesn't contain casein. Casein is found in milk, and this can help to neutralize the spicy feeling.
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    How hot is a bell pepper?
    Noah
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    0 Scoville heat units. Not spicy. nor hot.
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