14. It enhances bioavailability
Eating black pepper will help transport benefits that come from nutrients from other foods, or even supplements to the rest of your body. The piperine is responsible for this bioavailability of nutrients. When our system has access to these benefits, we can feel the positive effects as it means those foods we ate have become effective in our bodies. Piperine generally transforms a substance that is perhaps marginally effective into one that is highly effective. Note that the more intense the black pepper the higher the amount of piperine in it.
15. It prevents dental issues
We all want our teeth to look great but even more, we want them healthy. For sure, if you’ve ever suffered from a toothache or even gum disease, you will understand the value of dental health even more. The anti-inflammatory properties found in black pepper helps in the treatment of gum inflammation. Some massaging mixtures meant to relieve oral infections or toothache contain black pepper in them. Just mixing black pepper with salt and water could go a long way in ensuring the affected gums feel better. For a toothache, you could mix it with clove oil instead in order to get the most benefit.