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[–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)
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    Not always. Black pepper contains Piperine which also effects the TRPV1 sensing protein like capsaicin, if a bit weaker. Horseradish, mustard and wasabi have Allyl isothiocyanate which affects TRPV1 but also TRPA1 which triggers pain cold and itching response, leading to coughing and tearing.

    There are a fair amount of other compounds that effect the TRPV1 and plenty of other similar receptors.

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