Love Spicy Food? Here’s a Reason to Watch Those Chilies

Consuming more than 50 grammes of chilli pepper per day may increase the risk of dementia, a study found.

Love adding that extra kick of chili pepper to your meal? Consuming more than 50 grammes of the popular spice per day may increase the risk of dementia, a 15-year-long study claims.

The study of 4,582 Chinese adults aged over 55 found evidence of faster cognitive decline in those who consistently ate over 50 grammes of chili a day.