{"id":4605,"date":"2019-03-04T19:24:39","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T19:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/content.robust.digital\/?p=4605"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:42:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:42:50","slug":"eat-black-pepper-today-and-see-what-happens-to-your-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/eat-black-pepper-today-and-see-what-happens-to-your-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat Black Pepper Every Day and See What Happens to Your Body"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Black pepper is one of those spices that is underestimated. We use things like salt in our food so much that sometimes we do not even think of black pepper but this is a very important spice. It\u2019s been around since time immemorial and has more benefits than you can even imagine. Just an ounce of it has so much to offer. Remember that it is a spice and not food so you should watch the quantity you add to your food. That said though, just try and eat black pepper every day and see what happens to your body. Here are the health benefits of black pepper.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. It helps in digestion and improves your entire digestive system<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Black pepper makes it easy for your body to digest food as it stimulates the enzymes and digestive juices required for digestion. It makes it easier for your body to break down the food you have just eaten and digest it better. It also works well for pancreatic juices. If you often get the feeling of having too much gas in your stomach after you have eaten, then you should add this to your food because it has carminative properties and can also relieve flatulence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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2. It can prevent cancer<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Cancer has become so common in recent times that it is worth learning about anything that can help us avoid it altogether.Black pepper contains piperine which protects the body against very many types of cancer. It assists in the absorption of the nutrients needed by your body to prevent cancer and promote the health of your gut. Such nutrients include curcumin, selenium, B vitamins and beta-carotene in the intestines. Studies also show that black pepper prevents colon cancer as it reduces stress on your rectum. In the event that you are suffering from prostate cancer, then black pepper makes docetaxel used in treatment of prostate cancer even more effective. The best way to eat it if you want to prevent cancer is raw, instead of cooking it with your food.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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3. It helps in weight loss<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The process of losing weight is usually not so easy for many people and it\u2019s worth finding ways to help yourself if you are on the weight loss journey. Piperine in black pepper usually helps prevent the formation of fat cells. Adding this spice to your weight loss diet could help you achieve your weight loss goals. Black pepper brilliantly extracts the required nutrients from food and then increases your metabolism. When you eat it fresh and start to sweat, that shows that the pepper is helping you get rid of any excess water and also toxins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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4. It could help one quit smoking<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Smoking is a very addictive habit that is harmful to your health and could lead to cancer. Unfortunately, withdrawing from cigarettes can be very difficult. According to studies, inhaling vapor from black pepper can help the situation. You will witness fewer withdrawal symptoms if you start inhaling this vapor and you will also experience fewer cravings for cigarettes. So if you are having trouble quitting the habit of smoking, you might want to look for cigarette substitutes that deliver pepper constituents.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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5. It relieves colds and coughs<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Black pepper stimulates the flow of mucus and has for a long time been used to cure coughs and colds. It is a natural antibacterial. It is advisable to combine it with honey for best results since for coughs especially, honey acts as a natural suppressant. A combination of these two also gets rid of congestion in the chest due to infection, a flu or even pollution. Black pepper can also help ease asthma and generally helps clear the respiratory system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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6. It improves the appearance of your skin<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Black pepper when crushed is great for exfoliation of your skin. Exfoliation is necessary in order to remove dead cells that make the skin to appear dull. You are however advised not to use it directly on your skin rather, combine it with some honey or fresh milk before applying it. This spice will also enable better circulation of blood and oxygen supply to your skin. Eating black pepper can eliminate wrinkles. The present antioxidants fight any signs of premature aging and will get rid of fine lines and dark spots on your skin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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7. It helps fight vitiligo<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Vitiligo is a skin disorder that makes the skin lose its pigmentation in some areas and as a result, those areas turn white. It could also make the hairs on those skin patches turn white. This occurs when cells responsible for the production of melanin die. There are many available treatments for this disorder, most of which involve use of harsh chemicals. Black pepper serves as a better alternative to these chemicals which could have other side effects. The piperine in black pepper makes it safer to use than the chemical based treatments available.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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8. It helps with depression<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Depression has become very common these days. It is an illness that affects the quality of your life and it could even turn fatal as those suffering from it sometimes end up committing suicide. Piperine in black pepper aids those with depression in that it stimulates their brain making it more active and helping it function better and keeps you happier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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9. It enhances the overall health of your brain<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Black pepper has piperine that helps in inhibiting an enzyme responsible for breaking down of serotonin that is a calming neurotransmitter. This enzyme also undermines the functioning of melatonin that controls the sleep or wake cycle. For people with Parkinson\u2019s disease piperine also comes in handy. These people are usually deficient in dopamine. Eating black pepper will therefore inhibit the enzyme responsible for disrupting production of dopamine. It can also delay the process of brain aging and reduces the chances of developing Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Eating it can also help people who often get seizures by making the seizures less severe and protects the nerves.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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10. It helps in treatment of diabetes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Since black pepper is rich in antioxidants, eating it will help stabilize the level of blood sugar in your body. The antioxidants help in controlling hyperglycemia which helps in treatment of diabetes. There are two enzymes that are responsible for the breaking down of starch into glucose, which in turn worsens diabetic symptoms. Black pepper oil can inhibit these enzymes. Eating it will delay the absorption of glucose. Piperine can be used together with diabetes medication such as metformin to reduce its side effects when taken and generally aids in improving the symptoms of the disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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11. It improves fertility<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Black pepper is very important when it comes to male fertility as it increases testosterone levels. It is able to do so because it is packed with zinc and magnesium that are critical for the sex hormones found in men. Eating it can also help in increasing sperm count and concentration. The zinc can also help in how the sperms move.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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12. It helps to reduce dandruff<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Black pepper has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, meaning it can help with dandruff. Dandruff is usually very unpleasant and makes the skin appear grey and flaky. Black pepper eases the irritation caused by dandruff. Eating it means you get zinc and selenium but using it externally can also be of benefit. If you opt to use it externally, just make sure you don\u2019t overdo it because it could end up burning your scalp and cause discomfort.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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13. It fights infections<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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As black pepper has antibacterial properties, eating it helps fight infections from insect bites. Piperine helps fight the spread of diseases from these bites. The pepper also keeps the arteries clean which reduces arteriosclerosis. It scraps off any excess cholesterol that could be found on the walls of the arteries, which if left there could contribute to strokes or heart attacks. According to studies, the compounds found in pepper fight bacterial strains.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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14. It enhances bioavailability<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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15. It prevents dental issues<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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We all want our teeth to look great but even more, we want them healthy. For sure, if you\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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  Black pepper is one of those spices that is underestimated. We use things like salt in our food so much that sometimes we do not even think of black pepper but this is a very important spice. It\u2019s been around since time immemorial and has more benefits than you can even imagine. Just an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":4610,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61,12,24],"tags":[138,139],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4605"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4605"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46837,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4605\/revisions\/46837"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthsupportmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}