Donate SIGN UP
Home > Body & Soul > curry, the tummy warmer?

curry, the tummy warmer?

Avatar Image
lord molly | 17:14 Mon 12th Jun 2006 | Body & Soul
4 Answers
why does spice make you'r tummy feel all warm and lovely?
prev red spots/bites/blisters on back
  
next Private Dental Plan
Gravatar

Answers

1 to 4 of 4rss feed

Best Answer

No best answer has yet been selected by lord molly. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.

For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.
Avatar Image Dr Hungry

Science corner:


The substance in chillis, also used in curry powder, binds to the same receptors on the nerve ending that are activated when heat is experienced. So effectively this chemical makes you feel the same sensations as you would when you are warm.


Unfortunately I can't remember what that substance is called or what the receptor it binds to is called, but I hope that is still helpful.

18:26 Mon 12th Jun 2006
Avatar Image aka estie

Capsaicin :)

19:08 Mon 12th Jun 2006
Avatar Image Dr Hungry
A-ha, thanks very much Estie!
20:56 Mon 12th Jun 2006
Avatar Image lord molly
Question Author

cheers guys, i have been pondering why since august, nice one!!



lord molly

12:43 Tue 13th Jun 2006

1 to 4 of 4rss feed

Do you know the answer?

curry, the tummy warmer?

Answer Question >>

Related Questions

Sorry, we can't find any related questions. Try using the search bar at the top of the page to search for some keywords, or choose a topic and submit your own question.