The lovers of hot meals have higher testosterone levels

The lovers of spicy food, especially chily consuming men have higher testosterone levels – researchers of the University of Grenoble revealed. They described the results of their research in the U.S. Physiology and Behavior journal.

Testosterone is a steroid hormone that in popular culture has long been associated with male virility. Men with high levels of testosterone are alleged to be more sexually active, domineering, brave and willing to take risks – the so-called “alpha male”.

The study in question measured spice preference and testosterone level at the same time. This means it cannot prove cause and effect. It is possible that spicy food, or anticipation of spicy food, leads to higher testosterone levels. An effect that has been seen in rats – the online edition of The Daily Telegraph wrote. (MTI)