Consuming hot peppers and spicy foods leads to stomach ulcers.
Ulcers are primarily caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and NSAIDs, not spicy food. While spicy food may cause temporary discomfort in those with existing ulcers, it doesn't create new ulcers. Spicy food may stimulate stomach acid, but this doesn't lead to ulcer formation. Many people eat spicy food regularly without developing ulcers.
Reception
Sources
- Peptic Ulcers - Mayo Clinic PRIMARY
- Snopes: Spicy Food Ulcers REFERENCE