Health Benefits of Black Pepper<br /><br />Black Pepper Health Benefits<br /><br />11 Key moments in this video<br />From 00:02 Black Pepper Health Benefits <br />From 01:55 High in antioxidants<br />From 02:51 Has anti-inflammatory properties<br />From 04:05 Treats Depression<br />From 05:06 Helps in Treating Respiratory Diseases<br />From 06:36 Helps in Weight Loss<br />From 07:32 Good for Digestion<br />From 08:32 Prevents Constipation<br />From 09:15 Treats Skin Problems <br />From 10:10 May benefit your brain<br />From 10:47 Detoxifies Your Body<br /><br />Black pepper is one of the most commonly used spices worldwide. It’s made by grinding peppercorns, which are dried berries from the vine Piper nigrum. <br />Black pepper, which comes from the Sanskrit word pippali, was once known as black gold.<br /><br />But black pepper is more than just a kitchen staple. It has been deemed the “king of spices” and used in ancient Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years due to its high concentration of potent, beneficial plant compounds.<br />Black pepper contains minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, as well as vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6. Other nutrients include vitamin E, folate, and vitamin K.<br />Black pepper also has dietary fiber and a moderate amount of carbohydrates and protein<br /><br />1. High in antioxidants<br />Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage your cells. Some free radicals are created naturally — such as when you exercise and digest food.<br />Black pepper is rich in a potent antioxidant called piperine, which may help prevent free radical damage to your cells.<br /><br />2. Has anti-inflammatory properties<br />Chronic inflammation may be an underlying factor in many conditions, such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Piperine — the main active compound in black pepper — may effectively fight inflammation. <br /><br />3. Treats Depression<br />Depression is said to be one of the most common problems faced by most people worldwide. However, raw black pepper can be given to depressed people to chew and this will change the mood of the person.<br /><br />4. Helps in Treating Respiratory Diseases<br />Cold and cough are said to be normal respiratory problems that can be cured by consuming black pepper. Simply just add a pinch of black pepper to some green tea and you’ll see the difference. <br /><br />5. Helps in Weight Loss<br />The wonder spice helps you lose weight and this can be added to green tea and consumed two to three times a day.<br /><br />6. Good for Digestion<br />Black pepper helps in good digestion and when it is consumed raw, hydrochloric acid is released by the stomach and helps in breaking down the proteins. <br /><br />7. Prevents Constipation<br />If you have less than three stools a week, then you may be suffering from constipation. However, this problem can be solved by adding some pepper to your food daily. <br /><br />8. Treats Skin Problems<br />The ‘King of Spices’ is said to prevent skin pigmentation (Vitiligo). This condition makes your skin appear white and this is also called white patches.
