Why does eating spicy foods cause someone to sweat?

Question

Mostly in the forehead area I've noticed.

Answer 1

The effects of eating spicy foods are due to the capsaicin in the foods. Capsaicin is the "spicy" molecule which gives most hot foods their heat.

According to Wiki:
"The burning and painful sensations associated with capsaicin result from its chemical interaction with sensory neurons. Capsaicin, as a member of the vanilloid family, binds to a receptor called the vanilloid receptor subtype 1 (VR1). First cloned in 1997, VR1 is an ion channel-type receptor. VR1, which can also be stimulated with heat and physical abrasion, permits cations to pass through the cell membrane and into the cell when activated. The resulting "depolarization" of the neuron stimulates it to signal the brain. By binding to the VR1 receptor, the capsaicin molecule produces the same effect that excessive heat or abrasive damage would cause, explaining why the spiciness of capsaicin is described as a burning sensation."

Answer 2

your eating things that are making you hot..(obv. in the facial region) so your body produces sweat to try and cool you down

Answer 3

It increases your metabolism rapidly,causing your problem.

Answer 4

Yes it can. It can also clear your sinuses.

Answer 5

I always thought it made you horny!