Capsaicin
The active compound in hot peppers — stimulates digestion but can irritate sensitive guts.
Capsaicin is the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers. It activates TRPV1 receptors in the gut and can speed motility, which is helpful for some people with constipation but highly irritating for those with IBS, acid reflux, or a sensitive gut lining. Paradoxically, regular capsaicin exposure may desensitize pain receptors over time and reduce certain types of gut pain.
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