Scientists at between for in of on to with France say they have found a link at between for in of on to with eating spicy food and high levels at between for in of on to with testosterone in men. Testosterone is a hormone and steroid that is found at between for in of on to with male and female bodies that is responsible at between for in of on to with sexual development. Men generally produce it at between for in of on to with a 20 times greater rate than women. It is usually a sign of male bravado and masculinity. Men at between for in of on to with higher levels of testosterone are commonly seen as being more sexually active, arrogant, brave and bigger risk takers. Report co-author Laurent Begue said the findings at between for in of on to with his study were "in line at between for in of on to with a lot of research showing a link at between for in of on to with testosterone and financial, sexual and behavioural risk-taking". Professor Beque's study looked at between for in of on to with the degree at between for in of on to with which 114 men aged between 18 and 44 liked spicy food. The men were asked to add a hot pepper sauce at between for in of on to with a dish at between for in of on to with mashed potatoes. They then had to evaluate the spiciness at between for in of on to with what they ate. The researchers tested the saliva at between for in of on to with the men and found that those who put more pepper sauce at between for in of on to with their potatoes were the ones at between for in of on to with higher levels of testosterone. Britain's health service website nhs.uk said the study was too small to prove a definite link at between for in of on to with spice and testosterone. It said many other things could influence a preference at between for in of on to with spicy food. These include genetic, cultural and psychological factors.