Black Pepper is the most commonly used spices worldwide.
Black Pepper is rich in a plant compound called Piperine which may help prevent free radical damage to your cells.
Black Pepper
- is high in antioxidants
- has anti-inflammatory properties
- may improve brain function
- demonstrated potential benefits for symptoms related to degenerative brain conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
- may improve blood sugar control/metabolism
- may lower cholesterol levels
Other benifits include
- may increase absorption of nutrients like calcium and selenium
- may promote gut health by increasing the good bacteria in your gut
- may offer pain relief
Black pepper contains the bioactive compound piperine, which is an alkaloid like capsaicin, the active component found in chili powder and cayenne pepper.
Piperine has been shown to help relieve nausea, headaches and poor digestion and also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Still, its most significant benefit may be its ability to boost the absorption of curcumin
Piperine has been shown to enhance the activity of digestive enzymes in the gut, which helps your body process food more quickly and easily. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory properties of both turmeric and piperine may aid in reducing gut inflammation, which can help with digestion.
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Piperine seems to play a role in the death of certain cancer cells as well, which can decrease your risk of tumor formation, while other research indicates it, too, might inhibit the growth of cancerous cells.
One study showed that curcumin and piperine, both separately and in combination, interrupted the self-renewal process of breast stem cells. This is important, as this process is where breast cancer originates.
