Spice

5 ingredients tagged "Spice" — how they affect digestion, energy, sleep, and mood.

Asafoetida A pungent resin used in tiny amounts — gives garlic/onion flavor without the fructans, which is why it's a staple of low-FODMAP cooking.
Black Pepper Contains piperine — a compound that boosts absorption of certain nutrients (notably curcumin) but also relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter and can trigger reflux.
Cayenne Ground hot pepper concentrated in capsaicin — heat receptor activator, common reflux trigger, with modest evidence for metabolism and pain modulation.
Chili Pepper The plant source of all dietary capsaicin — varieties from mild poblano to ghost pepper share the same TRPV1 mechanism and the same reflux risk.
Turmeric A bright-orange spice containing curcumin — well-studied as an anti-inflammatory, with practical caveats around bioavailability and supplement quality.

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