A study in China followed 500,000 people. It found those who ate spicy foods regularly lived 14% longer than participants who did not enjoy a spicy diet. Spicy foods offer a wide array of health benefits that, in combination, could promote longevity. It is important to note that the positively affected individuals in the Chinese study ate spicy foods nearly every day.

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