Black pepper benefits

Black pepper benefits

Black pepper stimulates the taste buds in such a way that an alert is sent to to the stomach
to increase hydrochloric acid secretion, thereby improving digestion. Hydrochloric acid is
necessary for the digestion of proteins and other food components in the stomach. When the
body’s production of hydrochloric acid is insufficient, food may sit in the stomach for an
extended period of time, leading to heartburn or indigestion, or it may pass into the intestines,
where it can be used as a food source for unfriendly gut bacteria, whose activities produce gas,
irritation, and/or diarrhea or constipation.Black pepper has long been recognized as a carminitive,
a property likely due to its beneficial effect of stimulating hydrochloric acid production. In
addition, black pepper has diaphoretic properties.Black pepper has demonstrated impressive antioxidant
and antibacterial effects–yet another way in which this wonderful seasoning promotes the health of
the digestive tract. And not only does black pepper help you derive the most benefit from your food,
the outer layer of the peppercorn stimulates the breakdown of fat cells, keeping you slim while giving
you energy to burn.