@drsermedmezher: POV: It Tingles With No Allergy. Sources- PMID 42653092 @Riley on TT Actinidin and bromelain are natural enzymes found in fruits like kiwis and pineapples that specialized in breaking down proteins. When you eat these fruits, the active enzymes immediately begin breaking down the protective mucosal lining and surface proteins inside your mouth and on your tongue. This temporary breakdown exposes sensitive nerve endings underneath, creating a distinct tingly, prickly, or raw sensation while you chew. Fortunately, this uncomfortable feeling is entirely temporary and harmless to your long-term health. Your body rapidly neutralizes these enzymes as soon as you swallow them, as stomach acid destroys their protein-cleaving abilities instantly. Furthermore, the tissues in your mouth regenerate quickly, restoring the protective lining and soothing the irritation within a short time after you finish eating. #fruit #kiwi #pineapple

Dr Sermed Mezher MBChB MRes

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