Four Unexpected Effects of Eating Black Pepper

This seasoning can have both positive and negative effects on health. But it still has advantages

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Many people add black pepper to their dishes.This seasoning has a spicy taste and low calorie content. It can also affect your health in different ways. Here are four consequences you need to be prepared for.

  1. Improved absorption of nutrients. According to nutritionist and owner Dunn NutritionBrittany Dunn, thanks to black pepper, iron and beta-carotene are better absorbed. Often this seasoning is used as a supplement to turmeric, as it helps in the absorption of curcumin.
  1. Cholesterol Reduction. Studies show that black peppercan help fight cancer, as well as lower cholesterol levels. This was proven, for example, in an experiment involving rats that were fed a high-fat diet for 42 days. It turned out that black pepper extract reduces cholesterol levels.

  1. Antioxidant effect. Black pepper can also help in the fight against inflammation. In addition, it protects cells from free radicals that can cause damage.
  1. Worsening of acid reflux. At the same time, if you suffer from high acidity and heartburn, then it is better to refuse black pepper.

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