[cactusplant7374]

Yes, my question was written to bypass that answer. A very small amount of spice to a beginner is going to be painful and not release many endorphins.

My parents hate spicy food. They have never mentioned endorphins or feeling good.

[boomboomsubban]

Small amounts can cause a good amount of pain for those who aren't used to it. I remember putting crushed red pepper on a piece of pizza as a child and finding it unbearably hot.