Tell me why SPICY FOOD MAKES MY NOSE RUN

A plant compound called capsaicin found in chillies activates a pain receptor that creates the burning sensation we all know (and some love) when eating spicy food. Your body then tries to protect itself by attempting to flush this spice out of its system. Your mouth and throat will begin generating mucus, your eyes and nose will run, and although you can’t feel it, your stomach and intestines also start excreting excess fluid.