Properties of black pepper
Help to lose weight
Research has found that piperine in black pepper, the stuff that makes you sneeze, fights the formation of fat cells.
Scientific findings show that black pepper can be a suitable alternative for treating problems related to fat in the body.
The property of black pepper in inhibiting fat cells provides the basis for creating a chain of reactions that prevent the formation of fat.
Organic black pepper is a very suitable spice in weight loss diets because one teaspoon of black pepper has only 8 calories.
Cold and cough relief
Black pepper has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for years.
Black pepper can increase the flow of body secretions.
The properties of black pepper are enhanced in combination with honey and it is an effective remedy for cough.
Fight infection
The antibacterial property of black pepper, which is due to the piperine present in it, has anthelmintic effects, that is, it can target dangerous insects in the larval stage of their life and prevent infection and spread of disease.
Antioxidant property
Black pepper is also a strong antioxidant and can fight diseases caused by free radicals and strengthen the body’s immunity.
In a study in India, black pepper was used to treat rats that were under severe oxidative stress, and the result was that their general condition was much improved.
Black pepper has the highest concentration of antioxidants among all the foods scientists have analyzed.
Black pepper also has a very high phenolic content, and this amount of antioxidants in black pepper is the reason for its numerous health benefits.
Piperine in black pepper increases the bioavailability of nutrients in a variety of foods and supplements.
Also, it is good to know that the stronger the taste and spiciness of black pepper, the more piperine it contains.
Strengthen oral health
Black pepper can relieve toothache and other oral infections due to its antimicrobial properties.
Black pepper can treat inflammation of the gums due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
You can use the combination of black pepper and salt to relieve your gum problems, just mix equal amount of salt and black pepper in a little water and apply it on your gums.
For toothache, you can also combine black pepper with clove oil and apply it to the tooth that hurts.
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