> > > One of the things I,ve been puzzled about for quite a > few years now in > changing heat tolerances . while I.m usually able to tolerate a fairly > high amount of scovils , sometimes I can't seem to get enough ( I then > can dump lots of endorphine rush and it will hardly phase me > ) , but then > there are times that I wimp out and find a medium heat Jalapeno sauce > more than I can handle. ( fortunately that doesn't happen to often ) > Richard, I found that I can have more heat when I'm tiered than when I'm completely fit. Perhaps my taste buds get tiered too? But personally I think it has to do with the level of adrenaline running through your vanes which will cause that endorphin is less effective. Hot regards Rob